Comedy Quote by Alan Coren
“A humorist tells himself every morning, "I hope it's going to be a rough day." When things are going well, it's much harder to make the right jokes.”
About This Quote
Source Column: Daily Humor, Alan Coren, 1975
A humorist hopes for a rough day to find material; success makes jokes harder.
In simple terms: Humor thrives on adversity.
Seek challenges for humor.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stand‑up
- writing
- teaching
- daily life
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance humor with positivity?
- What sources of humor do you rely on?
Too much hardship can be harmful.