“You’re fucking kidding me, right?” “I don’t kid about fucking.” — Stacey Marie Brown Copy Share Image
Comedy opens you up to ideas that a straight-up drama doesn't. You resist those messages when they come to you earnestly or… — Rick Famuyiwa Copy Share Image
On the comedy side of what I love as a filmmaker are Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce, and Eddie Murphy; those are my… — David Dobkin Copy Share Image
Comedy arises out of necessity, because some things are so dark that you have to laugh about it. — Zosia Mamet Copy Share Image
“That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard of. I think I would have more fun chopping thistles with a butter knife.” — K. Martin Beckner Copy Share Image
“A deaf and dumb in the mist of morons is a renowed talkative among brains.” — Michael Bassey Johnson Copy Share Image
As a live stand-up comedy performer, I have the benefit of choosing real entrance music. — John Hodgman Copy Share Image
“I don't know what you're talking about. I just like animals," Rafael said. "So does Sky, except he's kind of a hippie… — Rose Christo Copy Share Image
Wit penetrates; humor envelops. Wit is a function of verbal intelligence; humor is imagination operating on good nature. — Peggy Noonan Copy Share Image
“You are your mother's trueborn son of Lannister." "Am I?" the dwarf replied, sardonic. "Do tell my lord father. My mother died… — George R.R. Martin Copy Share Image
“Could we go into your room?" she asked. "I knew it. I knew it," he said, spinning around and sliding quickly toward… — Arthur C. Clarke Copy Share Image
Your chemistry with your co-actors is more important in a comedy. You can't leave it to your performance alone. So many things… — Tabu Copy Share Image
“Piper: it looks like we have hole. Percy: Yeah we've got a dam hole! (LOL-ing) Piper: What! Percy: Inside joke. (still LOL-ing)… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I think the most important thing about learning comedy is to start from who you are. If you begin the process by… — Rita Rudner Copy Share Image
“The cab driver is staring at me in his mirror. I'm talking to myself. "The second sign of madness," I explain. "What's… — Michael Robotham Copy Share Image
“...Don't be surprised, and I say it darkly, do not be surprised if you lose your Luke in this cause; perhaps Mrs.… — Shirley Jackson Copy Share Image
“Oh, my God, you smiled! Mr. American Frown actually smiled!" "Must have been a mistake. I'll speak to someone about it. Won't… — Sophie Kinsella Copy Share Image