Combination Quote by David Edelstein

The English have a heavy hearted way of amusing themselves.

— Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully

Comedy is a very big part of the English culture, the sense of humor; it's a very dominant trait.

— Kate Bush

One matter Englishmen don't think in the least funny is their happy consciousness of possessing a deep sense of humor.

— Marshall McLuhan

I feel that a lot of British comedy is often too bombastic, too obvious, dressing up and shouting and pulling funny faces.

— Ricky Gervais

The understatement is the English contribution to comedy.

— Jim Davis

Now the point of comedy is not just looking funny, it's use of language. We have at our disposal a great language... and the…

— Barry Humphries

The English can be a very critical, unforgiving people, but criticism can be good. And this is a country that loves comedy.

— Bjork

So much comedy comes out of an earnest, deeply rooted need for one thing or another, trying to get it and caring so much…

— Jeremy Sisto

English people have a great sense of humour.

— Demba Ba

Humor is practically the only thing about which the English are utterly serious.

— Malcolm Muggeridge

Comedy keeps the heart sweet; but we all know that there is wholesome refreshment for both mind and heart in an occasional climb among…

— Mark Twain

Comedy is one of the toughest genres. It is so essential to get the timing right, failing which the humour can fall flat.

— Jacqueline Fernandez