When I was nine I spent a lot of my time reading books about the history of comedy, or listening to the… — Paul Merton Copy Share Image
'Where's Bill going?' He's going to comedy death. Boom! He pops out of it with another joke. It's my particular style. — Bill Hicks Copy Share Image
As a comedian, I have the gift of looking at something a bit differently and making it funny. I'm not sure why… — Henry Cho Copy Share Image
A fellow who has a funny bone can learn to hone his skills, but I don't think you can develop a funny… — Carl Reiner Copy Share Image
The things you're crying about today, you might be laughing about in ten years ... and then again ... maybe not. — Mark Lowry Copy Share Image
I think having a sense of humor is just as important a coping mechanism as it is a gift for everyday life. — Camille Grammer Copy Share Image
“Hey. Everyone's different," says Derek. "But some are more different than others," says Budge, and they all laugh.” — Margaret Atwood Copy Share Image
When people laugh at Mickey Mouse, it's because he's so human; and that is the secret of his popularity. — Walt Disney Copy Share Image
Improvisation is almost like the retarded cousin in the comedy world. We've been trying forever to get improvisation on TV. It's just… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
'District 9', 'Elysium' and 'Chappie' were all born out of some visual concept first. 'Chappie' is the imagery, because I think I'm… — Neill Blomkamp Copy Share Image
The comedy was always there. There's this moment I remember from when I was seven or eight: I was with a friend… — Maya Rudolph Copy Share Image
When I started out, Jay Leno used to say you're not as good as you think you can be until at least… — Ray Romano Copy Share Image
I think I would say 'The King's Speech' is surprisingly funny, in fact the audiences in London, Toronto, LA, New York commented… — Tom Hooper Copy Share Image
I can't believe we got grades in gym class. I've never used anything I learned in there. "All right, I'm standing in… — Jim Gaffigan Copy Share Image
I guess when I think about it, one of the things I like to dramatise, and what is sometimes funny, is someone… — Wes Anderson Copy Share Image
That's what I think works the best, and what I think makes the best comedy - something that's completely committed and more… — Will Ferrell Copy Share Image
You have to have humor. If you don't have humor and you take yourself seriously, you're dead in the water. You have… — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
When we weren't scratching each other's eyes out, we were making each other laugh harder than anyone else could. — Lucie Arnaz Copy Share Image
I've played villains on stage - you know, the Iagos and so on - but I think of myself as a funny… — Michael Emerson Copy Share Image
If I'm a game show host, will someone buy a ticket to see me do standup? If I'm a game show host,… — Howie Mandel Copy Share Image
You have to find a way to not become bitter and live within the parameters of the situation and laugh your way… — Yvette Nicole Brown Copy Share Image
It's always awkward when someone doesn't realize you're joking and devotes thought time to what you've said. Double that when the person… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
I think I learned everything about comedy and timing and drama from watching 'The Muppet Show,' which was one of the best… — Michael Giacchino Copy Share Image
Humor helps ease the tension of race and the differences in society. If there wasn't comedy I don't know if Obama could… — Marlon Wayans Copy Share Image
I'm definitely not frowning on improv; I mean, I've been doing it for years. I just think that there's some styles of… — Thomas Middleditch Copy Share Image
On stage you look much larger than you are. You can have subtle changes of timing; how you place a punchline in… — Sylvester McCoy Copy Share Image
I think comedy is a good way to deal with anything. I hear about people in the hospital who are ill, and… — Brian Regan Copy Share Image
The nature of comedy is 'just do it.' But I think what's interesting about it is this joke has been around and… — Bob Saget Copy Share Image
Teaching someone to be funny is like teaching someone to be fast. They're already fast. You're just making them faster. — Ali Farahnakian Copy Share Image
I'm just trying to give the best human expression that I can to any particular genre, which could be comedy, could be… — David Harbour Copy Share Image
“It is in the midst of laughter that our perspective alters and we realize this trying life can still be enjoyed.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
U R THE DANGEROUS PERSON IN THE WORLD…So Dont afraid of seeing any body….you are the comedian in the world...So Dont tease… — Arun Copy Share Image
Cultivate your sense of humour. On life's journey from nappy rash to denture adhesive, humour is a great pain reliever. — James Simpson Copy Share Image
There is a strong ethical dimension to the best comedy. Not only does it avoid reinforcing prejudices, it actively challenges them. — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
For a comic to put a public performance in jeopardy for a snickering little laugh - no, no, no, I don't believe… — Jerry Lewis Copy Share Image
“Marabela always says that things are funniest when they have hints of truth to them. Perhaps, he thinks, they’re also saddest when… — Natalia Sylvester Copy Share Image
“I used to think that in the end, we would laugh at the world together. I guess now, the world is laughing… — Athena Violante Copy Share Image
I couldn't get the laughter out of my head. It wasn't career. It wasn't even a choice. It was a calling. — Carol Burnett Copy Share Image
At once I feel that comedy is this amazing sort of transcendent thing, and I'm also open to the fact that maybe… — Bo Burnham Copy Share Image
As 'Psych' went on, deeper in the run, I started to feel more of a challenge just because, how many jokes are… — James Roday Copy Share Image
