Comedy Quote by Steven Moffat
“I think of myself as a writer with a sense of humour rather than a comedy writer. Happy to tell a story with lots of jokes in it - I wouldn't know how to do jokes without the story.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Big Bang Theory Creator on Writing, 2015
He sees himself as a writer who uses humor, not a pure comedy writer; jokes need narrative context.
In simple terms: Humor works best within a story.
Key Takeaway
Focus on story first, then add jokes.
Themes
writing
humor
storytelling
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
advice
creative
When to use this quote
- Screenwriting
- stand‑up routines
- novel drafting
- podcast scripting
Key Concepts
Narrative structure
comic timing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does story shape your jokes?
- Can humor exist without narrative?
A Different Perspective
Humor can feel forced if not grounded in plot.
![“The Doctor: This is bad, I don't like this. [kicks console and yells in pain] Never use force, you just embarrass yourself. Unless you're cross, in which case... always use force! Amy: Shall I run and get the manual? The Doctor: I threw it in a supernova. Amy: You threw the manual in a supernova?…” quote by Steven Moffat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d08/steven-moffat-2328_amy_the-doctor-this-is-bad-i-don-t-like-this_111624.jpg)
![“Rose: Look at you, beaming away like you're Father Christmas! The Doctor: Who says I'm not, red-bicycle-when-you-were-twelve? Rose: [shocked] What? The Doctor: And everybody lives, Rose! Everybody lives! I need more days like this! Go on, ask me anything; I'm on fire!” quote by Steven Moffat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c7d/steven-moffat-2328_ask-me_rose-look-at-you-beaming-away-like-you-r_139153.jpg)
