- Nov 07, 2020
Funny Quotes
Everyday humor, seen through a few different lenses.
This collection finds humor in ordinary places, from a parent delighted by how funny children naturally are to a musician writing entire songs around invented funny characters. For sharper one-liners, see Jokes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Once, after a long week, I felt so insecure that I decided to make a list of people who thought I was funny even if I didn't think I was. At the top of the list, I wrote, 'Garry Shandling.' His early praise protected me like a comedy-writer version of Harry Potter's scar.
- Cast
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- Nov 07, 2020
Unfortunately, my system for tracking down funny female writers isn't methodical. It's mainly based on word-of-mouth, which can cast a limited net.
- Parents
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- Nov 07, 2020
While 'The Middle' is still funny for adults to watch, there aren't sex jokes. And I'm fine with that. I like the idea that my nieces and nephews can watch it without their parents.
- Battle
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- Nov 07, 2020
Great, big, serious novels always get awards. If it's a battle between a great, big, serious novel and a funny novel, the funny novel is doomed.
- Look
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- Nov 07, 2020
So we used to look for funny songs, and learn them and play them. And we used to play them in pubs.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
I come across as a very serious and mature girl but there is also a mad and funny side to me which I hope the house is comfortable enough that it comes out naturally. The thing is this side of me is only known to people I am comfortable with.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
The simile has to match the tone of its surroundings and has to be like a little joke. Writing a simile that isn't funny on some level is quite hard.
- Nov 07, 2020
The thing about comedians is, we’re generally pretty smart. So, if we can be smart and funny, that is the victory.
- Funny People
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- Nov 07, 2020
There are a lot of funny people in my family. Absolutely. There were a lot of jokes growing up around the dinner table, for sure. We didn't grow up in a creative family.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
I grew up in a funny household, and I love making people laugh. It brings me so much joy.
- Making
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm a military brat, so I moved around a ton. When you're making friends and you're funny, it makes that easier.
- Nov 07, 2020
It's funny, I remember doing the Johnny Carson show, and, uh, I couldn't afford my rent.
- Figuring
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- Nov 07, 2020