Quotes from Steve Allen

We will take almost any kind of criticism except the observation that we have no sense of humor.

Given a little time for the pain to subside, dreadful experiences often can be the basis of funny jokes or stories.

Many comedians and comedy writers have shared the childhood experience of learning to joke to protect themselves from neighborhood bullies when challenge or physical defense were not among the sensible options.

Just as with cars, it's critical to know the fuel efficiency of black holes.

Humor is a social lubricant that helps us get over some of the bad spots.

Physical fitness is in. I recently had a physical fit myself.

Asthma doesn't seem to bother me any more unless I'm around cigars or dogs. The thing that would bother me most would be a dog smoking a cigar.