Assumption Quote by Dave Barry

The major caveat in all of comedy is that it's all instinctive. There's no true criteria. There is no right or wrong. Ultimately, often…

— Larry Charles

When you do comedy in front of an audience, they are the ones who tell you whether it's funny or not and which bits…

— John Cleese

I believe comedy is a really good lens to filter serious issues through. If people are laughing, they don't necessarily realize until they stop…

— Kenya Barris

I think what is important for things to be funny is if you the listener, or the reader, get a chance to supply the…

— Ian Frazier

It's easier to do comedy with an audience, because their reactions tell you whether or not what your saying qualifies as comedy.

— Doug Benson

I think that's part of being a comedy writer. You have to be confident. If you're sitting around worrying about, like, oh my God,…

— David Mandel

Your audience teaches you how to be funny.

— Woody Allen

In order for comedy to be funny you have to play the truth of the moment. But if you're not being completely truthful to…

— Stephen Root

I've experienced plenty of times when something I think is funny doesn't do very well. And there are times when something I don't think…

— Carrot Top

There are so many different ways of making people laugh and sometimes you sit down to watch something that everyone says is hilarious and…

— Limmy

Often when you are starting out in comedy, you will find that people will laugh at the things you didn't think were funny. It's…

— Natasha Leggero

Comedy is the most palliative way to make a point. People are more willing to listen if they can laugh.

— Judy Gold