Comedy Quotes · Page 297

I feel like comedy is important, and I think political satire can be really important.

— Laura Benanti

I like to describe my stuff as observational comedy.

— Lilly Singh

The idea of a musical comedy was something we had had in mind for many years, but the project 'Igudesman & Joo:…

— Aleksey Igudesman

One of my favorite comedy performances of all time is Charles Grodin in 'Midnight Run,' and in a lot of things he's…

— Andy Daly

I always loved acting and improv and sketch comedy and theater, which I did at a local youth theater.

— Emma Stone

For years, it's driven me crazy that women don't have better roles, especially in comedies. I know so many funny women but…

— Paul Feig

One reason [of Andy Griffith Show popularity] is because of the formula. It had comedy, but it also had tender moments. The…

— Betty Lynn

“The only ironic thing about that song is that it's called 'Ironic' and it is written by a woman who doesn't know…

— Ed Byrne

I grew up fascinated with comedy and with people who could capture someone's attention.

— Wendi McLendon-Covey

I can work every day of the year. TV is easy. My call's at 8:30 a.m. I'd like to break out of…

— Scott Baio

The work I'm doing on the screen differs from that of anyone else. My comedy is of a peculiar nature...no writers have…

— W. C. Fields

Comedy's about things the way they are. It's about the world as it is, not the world as we would like it…

— Ben Miller

Sometimes I wonder how I got into comedy at all

— Don Adams

As far as just my stand-up is concerned, I don't care about changing anyone's mind. I'm not making an argument. I'm a…

— David Cross

Somehow, I landed The Walking Dead and it's great because it stretches and works different muscles for me, and it really lets…

— Steven Yeun

“Wokeism's impact on free speech becomes pronounced when it leads to the cancellation of individuals expressing opinions, even through the medium of…

— James William Steven Parker

I was a failed actor but I still wanted to show off, so I ended up doing live comedy.

— Graham Norton

I've never heard of a comedy that hasn't had reshoots, especially for the ending of a movie in a comedy.

— Bradley Cooper

I don't deliberately go into comedy or go into indies, but I do deliberately try to keep changing tact, because I think…

— John C. Reilly

I can't speak for everyone, but the kind of comedy that makes me laugh are the ones that kind of make me…

— Sharon Needles

You don't get a chance to take a breath but when you do, you have some really good comedy moments that ease…

— David R. Ellis

“Son," he said, "you monkeyed up.”

— Jennifer Echols

I grew up in a bit of a vacuum. And as a kid, you see 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' and you're like,…

— Iliza Shlesinger

To me, families are fascinating. I choose to explore it through comedy and through comic situations.

— Kevin Kwan

Whatever makes you laugh is fine, and all we can do as comedy professionals is try to steer you towards something that…

— Paul Feig