Comedy, when it works, is light on its feet and has the illusion of complete spontaneity: as if there is no film,… — David Dobkin Copy Share Image
I think comedy is no different now than it was at other points. It takes a long time to get good and… — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
“The first way not to shake hands is executed by receiving someone’s hand in yours and proceeding to squeeze it tightly, hurting… — Weston Locher Copy Share Image
“The life of every individual, viewed as a whole and in general, and when only its most significant features are emphasized, is… — Arthur Schopenhauer Copy Share Image
I think great comedy comes from the oppressed. It comes from feeling like you've gotten punched up in a way. — Jessica Williams Copy Share Image
So much comedy comes out of an earnest, deeply rooted need for one thing or another, trying to get it and caring… — Jeremy Sisto Copy Share Image
What I love about the 'Alien' franchise is I would do all kinds of films - dramas, comedies, whatever - and every… — Sigourney Weaver Copy Share Image
I'm just looking to make good movies and looking to be as good as I can be in them and that's about… — Adam Sandler Copy Share Image
Dhol' is a light-hearted thriller revolving around four unemployed guys who are chasing money. It's my first attempt at comedy. — Kunal Khemu Copy Share Image
I really wanted to do comedy full time but I was from Ohio and I didn't know how you got into comedy. — Megan Stalter Copy Share Image
The people running Silicon Valley are not making the show because they want to do a satire of Silicon Valley. They are… — Daniel Lyons Copy Share Image
“Having somebody help you doesn't mean that you have failed. It just means that you're not in it alone” — Messer (Life as we know it Copy Share Image
It is not as mirrors reflect us but, rather, as our dreams do, that movies most truly reveal the times. If the… — Barbara Deming Copy Share Image
The whole idea of comedy, there is nothing normal about going up on stage to make strangers laugh. But I'm also not… — Jim Gaffigan Copy Share Image
Fortunately, most of my friends in comedy that smoke pot are almost as open about it as I am, and in some… — Doug Benson Copy Share Image
I guess as you get older you sort of see the mechanics, even with the best comedians. There's admiration for people I… — Stephen Merchant Copy Share Image
I want to do more drama. Comedy is the path of least resistance for my company. People know we can do them.… — Ice Cube Copy Share Image
I love comedy, and I think that's sort of what comes naturally to me. — Lauren Miller Copy Share Image
When you talk about modern comedy I think there's a big three right now, and that's Louis C.K., Bill Burr, and Jim… — Brad Williams Copy Share Image
“Quiet, everybody! Quiet! Well, Sir, we've been getting along pretty good for quite a while now, and we're certainly much obliged. Remember,… — Moss Hart Copy Share Image
Comedy has had no history, because it was not at first treated seriously. — Aristotle Copy Share Image
I played Thersites and I remember we were also doing some places out of town before starting our run at The Old… — Matt Lucas Copy Share Image
The most fun I ever had on a movie was working with Albert Brooks. He's the caviar of comedy. I mean, nobody's… — Sharon Stone Copy Share Image
I think I was drawn to comedy originally because when I was really young, by the time I was eight I had… — Emma Stone Copy Share Image
I think comedy does have that powerful thing that doesn't seem too preachy because you're also making people laugh, so it's really… — Zach Galifianakis Copy Share Image
Editing was hard for me. It was hard to be in a room by yourself and not have that collaborative spirit. Comedies… — Jerusha Hess Copy Share Image
Life doesn't make any sense, and we all pretend it does. Comedy's job is to point out that it doesn't make sense,… — Eric Idle Copy Share Image
Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die. — Mel Brooks Copy Share Image
“Her protestations were drowned out by the sound of Gordon Honeycomb barfing up aftershock into the kitchenette sink.” — St. John Morris Copy Share Image
“I decide to release myself the only way I can imagine: I pee my pants.” — Phil Torcivia Copy Share Image
Your insecurity and neediness is what makes you a big neurotic ball of comedy genius. — Marc Maron Copy Share Image
I also want to return to doing stand-up. I've become frightened of live audiences. This is a really telling sign that I… — Johnny Vegas Copy Share Image
Comedy can reach many more people than, say, a serious lecture on the topic. And comedy might just be the access point… — Aasif Mandvi Copy Share Image
I was in Canada for many years before coming to the U.S. I have done dramatic roles but after coming here, it… — Lauren Ash Copy Share Image
I'm happy to try any genre, from drama to comedy and anything in between. Although, to be fair, for most of my… — Chris Pratt Copy Share Image
'Come back here, I'm a police officer!' and I shouted back 'No you're not! You're a monster!' — Russell Howard Copy Share Image
