Skip to content

Comedy Quote by Neil Simon

“Standing on a ledge again. Everyone laughs at dancing monkey with the typewriter. Not for long, though.” quote by Neil Simon — Download Open image

“Standing on a ledge again. Everyone laughs at dancing monkey with the typewriter. Not for long, though.”

About This Quote

Source Play: The Odd Couple, 1965

He humorously notes that ridicule is temporary, but perseverance leads to lasting success.

In simple terms: Mockery fades, persistence endures.

Key Takeaway

Persist despite mockery.

Themes

resilience humor determination

Mood

witty encouraging

Type

motivational humorous

When to use this quote

career setbacks
creative projects
public speaking
personal goals

Key Concepts

perseverance social pressure

Questions to Reflect On

What motivates you to keep going when mocked?
How can humor be used to defuse criticism?

A Different Perspective

Mockery can still damage confidence if not addressed.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.5 out of 5 (10 ratings)

Comedy Dancing Dancing Monkey Laughing Laughs Laughs Dancing Ledge Laughs Ledges Long Monkey Typewriter Monkeys Standing Typewriters

More by Neil Simon

Talent is the gift plus the passion - a desire to succeed so intense that no force on earth can stop it.

Image

You get attached to the way you write, and I'm attached to notebooks. That's where I really write the plays. Just two or three…

Image

There's no such thing as a sure thing. That's why they call it gambling.

Image

“Never have so many given so much for so long for so little for so few for so seldom.”

Image

Don't listen to those who say, you taking too big a chance. Michelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor, and it would surely be…

Image

Once you've opened yourself up, it's best to go all the way.

Image

Everyone thinks they can write a play; you just write down what happened to you. But the art of it is drawing from all…

Image

Sports is the only entertainment where, no matter how many times you go back, you never know the ending.

Image

Evan Handler's new book is simply wonderful. He pulls you inside his life, and you come out his very close friend.

Image

The body of a young woman is God's greatest achievement...Of course, He could have built it to last longer but you can't have everything.

Image

I don't like dating or just living with a woman. I like to create a relationship, a marriage. And almost all of my marriages…

Image

“[Y]ou're young. Young takes care of everything.”

Image

Explore all 65 Neil Simon quotes

More Comedy quotes

'Mad TV' is one of my most favorite shows of all time and is a huge part of my obsession with sketch comedy.

Image

You can laugh at me, but I understand show business.

Image

Joking about violence is not funny.

Image

I wouldn't want people to laugh at me. That's why I have to give all that I can, and at least produce something that…

Image

“Our world will not die as a result of the bomb, as the papers say, it will die of laughter, of banality, of making a joke…

Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Image

I've been funny my whole life. This is a gift God gave me.

Image

“Laugh and grow strong”

Ignatius of Loyola

Image

In the future, I would like to do more films with contemporary themes. Perhaps comedy, which is something I have done in theater but…

Image

That's something a lot of folks don't know about me - I'm pretty darn funny.

Michael Jai White

Image

I have that need in me, I want everyone to love me, but I'm embarrassed by that need, so I wanted to cover it…

Anthony Jeselnik

Image

There's a difference between delivering real funny and just silly funny.

Image

Oh to that corkscrew, the useful tool to unlock the treasure of wit, the treasury of laughter, the front door of fellowship, and the…

Image

Browse all 19,795 Comedy quotes