Age Quote by Amy Poehler
“I hope and assume that every good comedy writer, no matter the age, has a moment where they discover how great Cheers is.”
About This Quote
The quote suggests that all talented comedy writers eventually recognize the brilliance of the sitcom 'Cheers' as a benchmark for humor.
In simple terms: Comedy writers eventually admire Cheers.
Key Takeaway
Cheers is a comedic touchstone.
Themes
Comedy craftsmanship
Cultural influence
Learning from masters
Timeless humor
Mood
Nostalgic
Inspirational
Type
Observation
Advice
When to use this quote
- Screenwriting workshops
- Comedy writer mentorship
- TV writing courses
Key Concepts
Sitcom legacy
Creative inspiration
Practical Applications
- Teaching comedy fundamentals
- Analyzing classic sitcoms
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a sitcom become a benchmark for future writers?
- How does studying classic comedy shape modern humor?
![“I had seen Cheers twice, I think. Ted [Danson] had so much hair in his widow's peak that I remember thinking, "That dude looks like Eddie Munster."” quote by Kirstie Alley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/491/kirstie-alley-8238_cheer_i-had-seen-cheers-twice-i-think-ted-dans_1075363.jpg)
![“Sometimes I'd go [in British accent] "Uhh, brilliant! Absolutely brilliant, thank you. Wonderful. Cheers!" I do say "cheers" automatically," from living over there. I say "cheers" to everything.” quote by Rich Fulcher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fca/rich-fulcher-14676_accent_sometimes-i-d-go-in-british-accent-uhh-b_391243.jpg)
![“Maybe, I got a sense when [Star Wars] came out, and there were always these lines around the block. We didn't understand the popularity of Cheers until maybe five years into the series.” quote by John Ratzenberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/437/john-ratzenberger-11869_block_maybe-i-got-a-sense-when-star-wars-came_151904.jpg)
![“[On getting older]: You can witness young people embarrassing themselves and get a thrill--that it's not you. You can watch them throw around their "always"es and their "nevers" and "I'm the kind of person who..." and delight in the fact that you're past that point in your life. Feeling invisible…” quote by Amy Poehler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08b/amy-poehler-1084_adventure_on-getting-older-you-can-witness-young-p_130766.jpg)
