My brother is the youngest member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons. And I wouldn’t let him cut my nails.
ALAN KINGWhen I was in the hospital they gave me apple juice every morning, even after I told them I didn’t like it. I had to get even.
More Alan King Quotes
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We watch society. As society behaves, then we have the ability to make fun of it.
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Some would say certain of these refer to the stereotypical, or ‘stage’ Jew. But objectively speaking, the only crime in humor is an unfunny joke.
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My mother kept the house clean and we ate good.
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Marriage is nature’s way of keeping us from fighting with strangers.
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An old socialist-unionist who always considered himself a failure. His big line was: ‘Don’t end up like me.
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Let’s face it: It’s difficult enough to be funny without worrying about what is going to offend whom.
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There’s a charm, there’s a rhythm, there’s a soul to Jewish humor.
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It’s not easy being a father, but I’ve been allowed a comeback.
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Eating takes a special talent. Some people are much better at it than others. In that way, it is like sex, and as with sex.
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The other day my house caught fire.
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I was a high school throw-out.
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My favorite way to spend Saturday is in and out of bed, watching sports on TV and eating.
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Comedy is an amazing calling. Once you get that first laugh, it’s hard to turn away.
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I’m only… I’m only unhappy when the reviews are bad, but give me a good review and I’m a… I’m just screaming all over the place with joy.
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When I read Dickens for the first time, I thought he was Jewish, because he wrote about oppression and bigotry, all the things that my father talked about.
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