“The parrot had a range of phrases. His own name ('Niko, Niko'), the name of his original owner and now 'Stavros'. Occasionally… — Victoria Hislop Copy Share Image
“I asked Meyer what drew him to comedy, he said, “I love to make people laugh, entertain people, and try to make… — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
The idea of old world instruments mixed with sci-fi, futuristic lyrics, playing baroque guitar on a song about a robot boy and… — Kemp Muhl Copy Share Image
“He wanted a home. He wanted a family. He wanted to have friends. But none of those things were realistic. At least… — Neil Patrick Harris Copy Share Image
“He was quiet, yet fiercely devoted to his job. He hid a delightful sense of humor beneath a calm exterior. He approached… — Kate Davies Copy Share Image
Sometimes my humor does offend people, and I've said it before: I don't write jokes to be offensive. I write jokes to… — Moshe Kasher Copy Share Image
“Jack fell to his knees on the bench, his eyes rolling back in ecstasy a he clutched both hands to his heart.… — Kiersten White Copy Share Image
I get the feeling that my songs aren't that dark. There is a cynicism but humour also - it's not depression upon… — Stromae Copy Share Image
“We already have the Wooden Pillar, the Steel Pillar and the Plastic Pillar. In a moment we will have the Golden Bail…'… — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
I've had varying luck with comedy in the past, but I'd really like to give that another go. I don't know if… — Dennis Quaid Copy Share Image
You know something like 'Patriots Day' that I did a few years ago, which is a drama, is very different than comedy.… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
I urge all Texans to answer the call to serve those in need. By volunteering their time, energy or resources to helping… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Getting up in front of the toughest crowds, you know, playing pubs in South Armagh - where people didn't necessarily even know… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
“Letting her head hang, all she could do was think what a freaking mess she had gotten herself into. And not even… — Toni Aleo Copy Share Image
Whatever makes you laugh is fine, and all we can do as comedy professionals is try to steer you towards something that… — Paul Feig Copy Share Image
“It put him out of humor for the rest of the day.It stuck in his craw and festered thered.A nasty little canker… — Nora Roberts Copy Share Image
“Jack the Orderly: I've come for your tv. You've been using too much juice. Another 10,000 kilowatts again this month. Beats me… — Earl Mac Rauch Copy Share Image
I think the way comedy is represented on screen is it's either all fart jokes - and it's just laughter for the… — Hasan Minhaj Copy Share Image
I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my attempt at humor regarding the tragedy in Japan. I meant no disrespect,… — Gilbert Gottfried Copy Share Image
I think I'm a natural appreciator of comedy. I was definitely not the girl in junior high that all the guys wanted… — Rashida Jones Copy Share Image
Every once in a while, friends leave sarcastic comments on photos. I know they're joking, but the sarcastic humor doesn't always translate… — Peyton List Copy Share Image
“I fought the mighty urge to watch her put it on. My libido had just burst out of the closet and was… — B. Justin Shier Copy Share Image
“You laugh as you sing about dying, you drug yourself up, but you can still see clearly, and you die as you… — Mayra Santos-Febres Copy Share Image
Purpose, or mission, is determined by the development of values, balance, ethics, humor, morality, and sensitivities. It manifests itself in the way… — Luci Swindoll Copy Share Image
“Lafayette was a splendid man...with a marvelous, self-depreciating sense of humor. He was, for example, balding noticeably when he reached an Indian… — Harlow Giles Unger Copy Share Image
Voice actors I used to know who were starting out in comedy were guys who did a lot of voices. They were… — H. Jon Benjamin Copy Share Image
“They staggered and stumbled, wounded but triumphant, singing the old Welsh folk song “Ar Lan y Môr.” And if there was something… — Patricia Briggs Copy Share Image
“Sometimes it seemed that he'd said six or eight funny things in his life, and that what passed for his sense of… — Richard Yates Copy Share Image
“She closed her eyes and tried to imagine sex entering the picture. Would sex enter the picture in a silk robe, or… — Tom Robbins Copy Share Image
“I'm fine," Kate said. "In fact, since my last two dates were so awful, things can only get better." "Bad deduction," Jessie… — Jennifer Crusie Copy Share Image
People ask what my influences are, and for me, it's not always obvious. One of my biggest inspirations was Chrissie Hynde from… — Tig Notaro Copy Share Image
I can relate to someone whose life is falling apart, and they are doing the best to get by, using humor to… — Rainn Wilson Copy Share Image
Hollywood called me, asking me, "How much to do a movie with Farrah Fawcett?" "$50,000" They called back, "How about $20,000?" I… — Henny Youngman Copy Share Image
“Hhhmm. A sense of humor.” He cocked his head to the side. “That actually might annoy me.” She frowned, ignoring the teasing… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“He had intended his address to be somewhat more comprehensive than this but was forced to cut it short, having been stabbed… — Robert Kroese Copy Share Image
I find that people find a way out of misery through humor and it's humor that's often unacceptable to people who are… — Danny Boyle Copy Share Image
“I cannot guarantee my attendance tomorrow morning," Merribeth said in all seriousness. "I distinctly heard my coverlet and pillow conspiring to hold… — Vivienne Lorret Copy Share Image
I remember a humorous episode from Bill Clinton's presidency in which his advisers prevailed upon him, one summer before his re-election campaign,… — Steve Bullock Copy Share Image
“The story was so thoroughly believed that a Springfield, Massachusetts, missionary society resolved to send missionaries to the moon to convert and… — Cracked.com Copy Share Image
“Some day perhaps our time will be known as the age of irony. Not the witty irony of the eighteenth century, but… — Erich Maria Remarque Copy Share Image
