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.
ALAN KINGMy father was a dreamer – my hero. He was a smart, tough guy from Poland, a cutter of lady’s handbags.
More Alan King Quotes
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My father was a dreamer – my hero. He was a smart, tough guy from Poland, a cutter of lady’s handbags.
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We watch society. As society behaves, then we have the ability to make fun of it.
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Comedy is a reflection. We create nothing.
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Banks have a new image. Now you have ‘a friend,’ your friendly banker. If the banks are so friendly, how come they chain down the pens?
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Everything my mother made had to cook for 80 hours, and when she made matzoh balls she didn’t know fluffy. Everything sank.
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Larry David finds a way to make jokes about the Holocaust. It would never have occurred to me. And it was funny.
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Now that’s better than sex, but only if the salami is thickly sliced.
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Then, of course, you’re hooked and you have to learn how to survive in the business.
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When I get up in the morning, I have to decide what I’m going to have for dinner or I can’t get through the day.
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As a parent, I’d – I’d be a better father.
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I don’t mind being 65, but nobody is gonna tell me to come in at 5:30 to have the early bird special.
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That’s the great thing about New Year’s, you get to be a year older.
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My lawyer said, “Shouldn’t be a problem. What kind of coverage do you have?” I said, “Fire and theft.” The lawyer frowned. “Uh oh. Wrong kind. Should be fire OR theft.”
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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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My brother is the youngest member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons. And I wouldn’t let him cut my nails.
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