A friend once asked me what comedy was. That floored me. What is comedy? I don't know. Does anybody? Can you define it? All I know is that I learned how to get laughs, and that's all I know about… — Stan Laurel Copy Share Image
Personally, I think the silent films were more effective for L&H, but the sound was of great value in enhancing the effects - dialog… — Stan Laurel Copy Share Image
Sight gags had to be planned; they required timing and mechanics. Occasionally, spontaneity would arise in the shooting of the scenes. — Stan Laurel Copy Share Image
Babe and I are both great television fans, and we've been planning to do something on TV. But we certainly never intended to start… — Stan Laurel Copy Share Image
Anyone who thinks 'Modern Times' has got a big message is just putting it there himself. Charlie knew that the pressures of modern life… — Stan Laurel Copy Share Image
