Agree Quote by Debra Messing
![“Well I would say that, you know, I agree in part with that it [The Starter Wife] is fantasy and it is a romp in that, you know, the comedy stems from shining a light on the sort of more extreme aspects of the Hollywood culture. So, you know, anytime you turn up the gas, so to speak, on the stove…” quote by Debra Messing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d74/debra-messing-8824_agree_well-i-would-say-that-you-know-i-agree-i_1477181.jpg)
“Well I would say that, you know, I agree in part with that it [The Starter Wife] is fantasy and it is a romp in that, you know, the comedy stems from shining a light on the sort of more extreme aspects of the Hollywood culture. So, you know, anytime you turn up the gas, so to speak, on the stove and make things more extreme it becomes funny. But I do think that, you know, the other half of the show is absolutely relatable and that's been an important goal of ours.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Starter Wife, TV series, 2007
Comedy works by exaggerating extreme Hollywood culture while keeping relatable elements grounded.
In simple terms: Exaggeration makes humor; relatability grounds it.
Key Takeaway
Balance satire with authenticity.
Themes
humor
culture
media criticism
Mood
lighthearted
critical
Type
comedic
observational
When to use this quote
- scriptwriting
- stand‑up comedy
- social commentary
Key Concepts
exaggeration
relatability
satire
Questions to Reflect On
- When does satire become too extreme?
- How to keep humor inclusive?
A Different Perspective
Over‑exaggeration can alienate audiences.
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