Will Rogers…used to come out with a newspaper and pretend he was a yokel criticizing the intellectuals who ran the government. I come out with a newspaper and pretend I’m an intellectual making fun of the yokels running the government. — Mort Sahl Copy Share Image
Remember that no matter how selfish, how cruel, how unfeeling you have been today, every time you take a breath, you make a flower… — Mort Sahl Copy Share Image
Comedians have to challenge the power. Comedians should be dangerous and devastating - and funny. That's the hardest part. — Mort Sahl Copy Share Image
Too much comedy today is vulgar, not clever. I say that as a comedian and as a consumer. — Mort Sahl Copy Share Image
“The beat generation is a coffeehouse full of people expectantly looking at their watches waiting for the beat generation to come on. *1958” — Mort Sahl Copy Share Image
“I don't think crucifixion is the answer. I believe in the resurrection. I like that part of the story.” — Mort Sahl Copy Share Image
Every time the Russians throw an American in jail, the Committee throws an American in jail to get even. — Mort Sahl Copy Share Image
Those who the gods would make rich and famous on TV, they first drive mad. — Mort Sahl Copy Share Image
Obama says his recreation consists of reading the Constitution... looking for a loophole. — Mort Sahl Copy Share Image
There's a great feeling of powerlessness in America. When I express ideas to people, they say, 'That's terrific, but do you think it really… — Mort Sahl Copy Share Image
