“Halfway through the set, the lead singer, who goes by Cloud, knife in hand, begins to stab at the cutout of Copal… — Fernando A. Flores Copy Share Image
People are tackling harder subjects now on stage. In part because, with the Internet, everything's been done. So if you're just doing… — Taylor Tomlinson Copy Share Image
I'm really attracted to authors who take on really tricky material with a very open mind and take a subject matter that… — Jason Reitman Copy Share Image
“Beware of puns and other clever wordplay. The only people who appreciate puns are the people who can do them. It’s like… — Scott Adams Copy Share Image
“Look Mister, I don't care what you think, you are bald. If the census had a "bald" category, You'd be in it,… — Haruki Murakami Copy Share Image
“DeAngelo blew up my bus, so I filled his car with shit. Genius, right?" "DeAngelo didn't blow up the bus," Connie said.… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
“I read it: "A man earned daily for 5 days and 3 times as much as he paid for his board, after… — Jennifer Donnelly Copy Share Image
The history of the relationship between comedy and swimming is short indeed. Of course it is always funny when someone falls into… — Arthur Smith Copy Share Image
The laughter that happens when people are truth-telling and showing up and being real - I call that "knowing laughter." That's what… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“Tessa: I won't know if I like it until I try it, will I?" Will: "I've never swum naked in the Thames,… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
I think growing up in Santa Fe or Northern New Mexico in general instills a sense of humor in people, a sort… — Michelle Lujan Grisham Copy Share Image
To me, there's nothing funnier than funny people in peril, because it's just a great springboard for people to be at a… — Paul Feig Copy Share Image
“Though firm, we are never too firm, though we love fun, we never have fun in a silly way that makes us… — George Saunders Copy Share Image
If I am comfortable, I say what I want to. But yes, while doing a comedy show, I am slightly reserved as… — Anita Hassanandani Reddy Copy Share Image
“Finally Marcus stepped forward. "If you insist on going through me to get him, it's your call. But I warn you, I… — Dan Wells Copy Share Image
Being able to play tragedy for humor rather than pity is a new trick I've learned. For a long time that's what… — Bucky Sinister Copy Share Image
My humor isn't meant to be mean or hurt anyone. But it's to make them uncomfortable and laugh. I like making people… — Charlyne Yi Copy Share Image
I just tried to create a life for myself that's full of fun and fantasy and things that equal laughter. My life's… — Harland Williams Copy Share Image
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to… — Mary Wortley Montagu Copy Share Image
I think some of the big characters, you know, they do these adventures, but they've got something about them, they've got this… — Rhys Darby Copy Share Image
Comedy is serious - deadly serious. Never, never try to be funny! The actors must be serious. Only the situation must be… — Mel Brooks Copy Share Image
“Things I will never like: 1. Drying off with a cold, damp towel. 2. The feeling of seaweed wrapping around my legs.… — Bill Watterson Copy Share Image
“A trip there would be about as enjoyable as fending off a pack of hippos with a piece of cauliflower while someone… — Robin George Andrews Copy Share Image
“14 July 1942—Jerusalem - ...A magnificent parcel, covered in tape and seals, arrived for me from India. Inside were two pairs of… — Hermione Ranfurly Copy Share Image
“Do you know how long it takes to charm people from Maine? They're uptight white people coated with a hard exterior made… — Joel Stein Copy Share Image
“All the others had the wrong smell – floor polish for the Low, somewhat suspicious incense for the High. Deep in the… — Terry Pratchett Neil Gaiman Copy Share Image
“As a result of these news stories, millions of people must have become aware of "niggardly," who otherwise would never have heard… — John Derbyshire Copy Share Image
For me, comedy is a day-to-day report on the human condition. It's what's happening right now. I get maybe 20 minutes of… — Elayne Boosler Copy Share Image
I ask my wife last night why she love me? she said because I am funny, has a good sense of humor,… — Glen Rambharack Copy Share Image
“Thanks for not talking with your fists,” I said. I have a little sister, and I’m not sure I’d be as understanding… — Lish McBride Copy Share Image
“[High angel] Carter's fucked-up sense of humor in action.' [The angel] Lucinda flushed deep crimson. 'How can you use such language so… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“Fearghus entered what he now considered her chamber, but immediately ducked the book flung at his head. Clearly she’d been waiting for… — G.A. Aiken Copy Share Image
“When we were still living at home, all he ever drank was cola, huge amounts of it; he had no problem knocking… — Herman Koch Copy Share Image
A great deal of thought must be given to your daughter's marriage. Otherwise, she will simply slink off like a cat on… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I think humor is incredibly positive, I think it is life advancing. There's medical research to show that it improves your antibodies.… — John Cleese Copy Share Image
“We can’t let it be controlled by the sorts of people who believe Voldemort was just some misunderstood sweetie who wanted everybody… — G. Norman Lippert Copy Share Image
“I don't want to be remembered as a woman from Saint Louis who died. I want to be remembered as a woman… — Ally Spina Copy Share Image
When a man's knowledge is deep, he speaks well of an enemy. Instead of seeking revenge, he extends unexpected generosity. He turns… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Humorists are not humorous twenty-four hours a day. In fact, when you get to know them well, they are often not humorous… — Margaret Halsey Copy Share Image
On a practical level, I'm uncomfortable at comedy clubs because there are so many shitty dude comics who have made my life… — Lindy West Copy Share Image