I think at its best the American sense of humor is the same as the British sense of humor at its best,… — Simon Pegg Copy Share Image
I love the sad songs with their maudlin, self-deprecating, almost funny lyrics. As an Englishman, they make a lot of sense. — Teddy Thompson Copy Share Image
Self-deprecating humour is a common form of comedy and it helps get the audience on side because you're being vulnerable. — Alex Brooker Copy Share Image
Self-deprecating or arrogant, it's all selfish. Hard as it is, life's better when you spend more time on the rest of the… — Patrick Stump Copy Share Image
Gillard is as likeable as Rudd is charmless. She is self-deprecating; he is ludicrously vainglorious. She is a mistress of understatement; he… — Germaine Greer Copy Share Image
“After years of self deprecating behavior, I’ve never learned how to properly take a compliment. A part of me wants to argue… — Brynna Gabrielson Copy Share Image
Happy belated birthday, Cat," he said, giving me a self-deprecating smile. "Aren't you glad Juan picked the place and not me? We… — Jeaniene Frost Copy Share Image
I'm self-deprecating, but I'm an artist, too. I have to write new songs to chronicle stuff for myself. I write a song… — Steve Forbert Copy Share Image
It's bloody annoying being shy. I'll spend a whole evening at a party asking everyone else about themselves. I'm not being self-deprecating;… — Richard Armitage Copy Share Image
“UN-Impressives • Lying. • Bragging. • Gossiping. • Cursing and using foul language. • Making self-deprecating comments. • Regularly expressing worry and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
We decided that humility was defined not by self-deprecating behavior or attitudes but by the esteem with which you regard others... Generally,… — Clayton Christensen Copy Share Image
Sam laughed, a funny, self-deprecating laugh. "You did read a lot. And spent too much time just inside the kitchen window, where… — Maggie Stiefvater Copy Share Image
It really is easy to forget the unpleasant if we simply refuse to recall it. Withdraw only positive thoughts from your memory… — David J. Schwartz Copy Share Image
As a nation, we English tend to be self-deprecating, looking down on ourselves. We're insular but also flexible, whereas in Germany, it's… — Simon Rattle Copy Share Image
Nam June Paik's artworks are highly intellectual, cutting-edge, and sophisticated. But he was also witty, humorous, and self-deprecating. — Ken Hakuta Copy Share Image
If I wasn't as self-deprecating as I am, what I say on the show may come off as bitchy or catty, but… — Danielle Fishel Copy Share Image
I've always been a fan of a Johnny Carson because he was so great with an audience and not afraid of self-deprecating… — Vince Vaughn Copy Share Image
I don't want to come over as some boringly self-deprecating person. But I don't see myself as a groundbreaking writer in the… — Tom Stoppard Copy Share Image
You can't embarrass Joss Whedon, he's got no pride! He fully admits it. 'Oh, it's me. I'm little and goofy.' You can't… — Nathan Fillion Copy Share Image
I realized that you didn't have to make self-deprecating remarks or turn yourself into the butt of some unspoken joke. I also… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I like girls who are self-deprecating. I like girls who make fun of themselves. If you can't poke fun at yourself, what… — Chris Evans Copy Share Image
I'm all about being self-deprecating because I think it's hilarious. Any actor who takes themselves seriously just needs to stop being such… — Ian Harding Copy Share Image
I'm self-deprecating - I spend a lot of time telling myself that things are OK, as opposed to having to tell myself… — Courtney Barnett Copy Share Image
“The French always make our sort happy because, like us, they know how to love, they're just as good at playing the… — Saša Stanišić Copy Share Image
“It is not proper, you being closeted up here with him --" "Delphinia, don't be absurd. I am so firmly on the… — Meredith Duran Copy Share Image
My biggest influence is someone I really don't know at all: Tina Fey. Smart, funny, beautiful, self-deprecating, also a mom and a… — Laura Benanti Copy Share Image
I destroy myself by augmenting unnecessary self-deprecating understandings of beauty. But that's also what keeps me satisfied. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I feel that Britain is a rather self-deprecating nation: you're almost considered egotistical to say you're good at anything. — Rachel Shenton Copy Share Image
Nowadays, the truth is, I think a lot of the newer generation of action stars usually are pretty self-deprecating and cool. I… — Adam McKay Copy Share Image
“There’s not much to give away. I’m really a very dull person.” “That’s very self-deprecating.” “It’s a British trait. Part of our… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I was once naïve enough to ask the late Duke of Devonshire why he liked the town of Eastbourne. He replied with… — A. N. Wilson Copy Share Image
Some of my friends and family have tried to challenge me to do jokes that aren't as self-deprecating, where I genuinely express… — Maria Bamford Copy Share Image
I'm self-deprecating because I'm British, and that's what we're supposed to be. I'm sure if I was American, I'd tell you how… — James Blunt Copy Share Image
I like to think we're pretty jokey people, self-deprecating - and we can be quite moronic, too - but we've had to… — Ellie Rowsell Copy Share Image
