Quotes About Humor

I first did standup at a lesbian bar. I didn't know it was a lesbian bar at the time, but the lesbians loved me. I was huge among the lesbians and am to this day. I'm thrilled with the lesbian support.

Simply being a guest on David Letterman's show has been a highlight of my career. I never dreamed that I would follow in his footsteps, though everyone in late night follows Dave's lead. I'm thrilled and grateful that CBS chose me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go grind a gap in my front teeth.

When I'm not thrilled, I get funny.

I have done comedy on stage so when I got the chance to do it in cinema, I was extremely thrilled.

To me, the best comedies get a little dark, and the best thrillers are a little bit funny. So I'm not exactly sure where I draw the line between the two.

'Billy On The Street' has no doubt always been about the people we talk to. That being said, it thrills me that the show really has a dedicated following in the comedy world.

Don't cut my throat, I may want to do that later myself.

I get sort of short with people and start grumbling and clearing my throat - in honor of my father - when I'm impatient. It's very charming.

Maybe there is no actual place called hell. Maybe hell is just having to listen to our grandparents breathe through their noses when they're eating sandwiches.

Political satire is a serious thing. In democratic newspapers throughout the world there are daily cartoons that often are not even funny, as is the case especially in many English-language newspapers. Instead, they contain a political message, and the artist takes full responsibility.

I think if people who are attacking me or against me, if they would just watch one of my films, they would - they may not agree with me politically on all the things I'm saying. But they will know at the end of the film that I love this country and that I have a heart. And they'll have a good laugh throughout the film.

My favorite television show has changed throughout the years. I used to think 'Married... With Children' was really funny. But now that I've gotten older, it's 'The Golden Girls,' believe it or not. That shows kills me.

What is my loftiest ambition? I've always wanted to throw an egg at an electric fan.

I always wanted to host a show, throw whipped-cream pies. Theater is not my cup of tea.

The hardest that I've laughed at a movie was probably Team America. I laughed 'til I thought I was just gonna throw up. I almost had to turn it off.

People who would never think of dealing in racial or sexual stereotypes will still throw in a fat joke because it's still OK. Really?

My father was the kind of guy who'd always say 'Throw out any subject and I got a joke on it.'

The best way to catch my attention is to throw a Twinkie near my face.

Sometimes the independent movies can get a little too arty-farty. You watch the IFC Channel and you want to throw up. You don't always have to take things so serious, you know.

I haven't got an ad lib for people throwing bread rolls at my hat.

We don't really consider it a prank show because we're not pranking other people - we're throwing each other under the bus.

I was doing political cartoons and getting angry to the point where I felt I was going to have to start making and throwing bombs. I thought I was probably a better cartoonist than a bomb maker.

You can't imagine what satisfaction can be gotten from throwing a pie into someone's face.

If we became buddies, obviously I'd start throwing some cracks at Him.