The dominant type of humor in the '60s was essentially defensive and self-deprecating, using humor as a shield. — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image
Australian bands are so self-deprecating - then they go on stage and blow every other band off the stage. — Benji Madden Copy Share Image
Why did you stick me in self-deprecating bones and skin; do you hate me? — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Canada has changed. We are a bit less self-deprecating, less apologetic about viewing our own stories. — Yannick Bisson Copy Share Image
Sometimes, self deprecating emo boys...are pretty crying...in a hearse...and your arms are their only relief. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I met Amy Winehouse a few times and she was always funny, charming and self-deprecating - just a delight to be around. — Bill Bailey Copy Share Image
I was once naïve enough to ask the late Duke of Devonshire why he liked the town of Eastbourne. He replied with… — A. N. Wilson Copy Share Image
“There’s not much to give away. I’m really a very dull person.” “That’s very self-deprecating.” “It’s a British trait. Part of our… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Nowadays, the truth is, I think a lot of the newer generation of action stars usually are pretty self-deprecating and cool. I… — Adam McKay Copy Share Image
I don't want to come over as some boringly self-deprecating person. But I don't see myself as a groundbreaking writer in the… — Tom Stoppard Copy Share Image
I've always been a fan of a Johnny Carson because he was so great with an audience and not afraid of self-deprecating… — Vince Vaughn Copy Share Image
If I wasn't as self-deprecating as I am, what I say on the show may come off as bitchy or catty, but… — Danielle Fishel Copy Share Image
Nam June Paik's artworks are highly intellectual, cutting-edge, and sophisticated. But he was also witty, humorous, and self-deprecating. — Ken Hakuta Copy Share Image
I'm self-deprecating, but I'm an artist, too. I have to write new songs to chronicle stuff for myself. I write a song… — Steve Forbert Copy Share Image
“UN-Impressives • Lying. • Bragging. • Gossiping. • Cursing and using foul language. • Making self-deprecating comments. • Regularly expressing worry and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
Leonard Cohen can give you "Leonard Cohen" - the self-deprecating wit, the slow, considered speech, the perfectly-honed anecdote - Tom Waits is… — Sylvie Simmons Copy Share Image
You learn to laugh at yourself, and you also lean on comedy as a crutch to kind of take the edge off… — John Cena Copy Share Image
When I did stand-up at U.C.B., and I had a blog for a couple of years that started my writing career, 'Totally… — Erin Foster Copy Share Image
I get that racism exists, but it's not a catalyst for my content. I don't need to talk about race to have… — Kevin Hart Copy Share Image
When I read the pilot for Married with Children, it just reminded me of my Uncle Joe... just a self-deprecating kind of… — Ed O'Neill Copy Share Image
I was hanging around the hot girls once and after the fourth time they heard me make some kind of self-deprecating reference… — Esther Povitsky Copy Share Image
What you want in an interview is four things: You want someone who can explain what they do very well, who can… — Larry King Copy Share Image
I am a little klutzy and self-deprecating. I fit in with the rest of the losers. — Kirstie Alley Copy Share Image
I'm in such a self-deprecating mood right now, it's not even funny. Can I just step into oncoming traffic? — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“The best stories, I feel, are those that are self-deprecating and involve some thread of irony.” — Penny Reid Copy Share Image
Happy belated birthday, Cat," he said, giving me a self-deprecating smile. "Aren't you glad Juan picked the place and not me? We… — Jeaniene Frost Copy Share Image
“After years of self deprecating behavior, I’ve never learned how to properly take a compliment. A part of me wants to argue… — Brynna Gabrielson Copy Share Image
Gillard is as likeable as Rudd is charmless. She is self-deprecating; he is ludicrously vainglorious. She is a mistress of understatement; he… — Germaine Greer Copy Share Image
Self-deprecating or arrogant, it's all selfish. Hard as it is, life's better when you spend more time on the rest of the… — Patrick Stump Copy Share Image
Self-deprecating humour is a common form of comedy and it helps get the audience on side because you're being vulnerable. — Alex Brooker Copy Share Image
I'm self-deprecating - I spend a lot of time telling myself that things are OK, as opposed to having to tell myself… — Courtney Barnett Copy Share Image
I'm all about being self-deprecating because I think it's hilarious. Any actor who takes themselves seriously just needs to stop being such… — Ian Harding Copy Share Image
I like girls who are self-deprecating. I like girls who make fun of themselves. If you can't poke fun at yourself, what… — Chris Evans Copy Share Image
I realized that you didn't have to make self-deprecating remarks or turn yourself into the butt of some unspoken joke. I also… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
You can't embarrass Joss Whedon, he's got no pride! He fully admits it. 'Oh, it's me. I'm little and goofy.' You can't… — Nathan Fillion Copy Share Image
You have to maintain who you are as a person and stay true to yourself - that's my biggest moral as a… — Josh Hutcherson Copy Share Image
