Also Quote by J. Tillman Download Open image “Funny is a good foil. Humor is illuminating, and it also gives you power.” — J. Tillman ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Also Foil Foils Funny Gives Giving Good Humor Illuminating Power You
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Humor can be an incredible lacerating and effective weapon. And that is the way I use it. — Carl Hiaasen Copy Share Image
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I try to make myself, and subsequently the audience, as uncomfortable as possible, whether it's completely desecrating a song they thought was one thing,… — J. Tillman Copy Share Image
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I was like, 'Josh Tillman, you are not a songwriter. You are an ape. Stop thinking of yourself as a songwriter.' — J. Tillman Copy Share Image
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I think that providing obstructions in the live setting is when you get something that actually means something, as opposed to just aping your… — J. Tillman Copy Share Image
I would play my Dungeons and Dragons songs and watch people's eyes glaze over, and then I would start joking around between songs, and… — J. Tillman Copy Share Image
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I'm in 'Madagascar 2.' I'm Testy the Lion. The franchise moves to Africa, and Bernie Mac is also in the film. I loved working… — Tom Lister, Jr Copy Share Image
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