Book Quote by Mort Sahl

Remember that no matter how selfish, how cruel, how unfeeling you have been today, every time you take a breath, you make a flower…

— Mort Sahl

Comedians have to challenge the power. Comedians should be dangerous and devastating - and funny. That's the hardest part.

— Mort Sahl

Too much comedy today is vulgar, not clever. I say that as a comedian and as a consumer.

— Mort Sahl

“The beat generation is a coffeehouse full of people expectantly looking at their watches waiting for the beat generation to come on. *1958”

— Mort Sahl

“I don't think crucifixion is the answer. I believe in the resurrection. I like that part of the story.”

— Mort Sahl

My life needs editing.

— Mort Sahl

Every time the Russians throw an American in jail, the Committee throws an American in jail to get even.

— Mort Sahl

you don't know what you think unless you say it.

— Mort Sahl

I'm a radical, and I always have been.

— Mort Sahl

Those who the gods would make rich and famous on TV, they first drive mad.

— Mort Sahl

Obama says his recreation consists of reading the Constitution... looking for a loophole.

— Mort Sahl

There's a great feeling of powerlessness in America. When I express ideas to people, they say, 'That's terrific, but do you think it really…

— Mort Sahl