There’s a charm, there’s a rhythm, there’s a soul to Jewish humor.
ALAN KINGEating 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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When 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.
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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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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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I didn’t know we were poor until I started giving interviews.
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A summary of every Jewish holiday: They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat!
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And humor has always been a weapon. You want to get even on somebody?
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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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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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But in the movies, I just love the heavies. It’s much more fun.
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There’s nobody to believe in anymore, nobody to trust.
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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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One thing I’ve never said in my whole life is, ‘Let’s have dinner at a Japanese restaurant.’
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As life’s pleasures go, food is second only to sex. Except for salami and eggs.
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When I first saw Richard Pryor perform, I told him, ‘You’re doing a Jewish act.’
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It’s more fun with someone who really likes it. I can’t imagine having a lasting friendship with anyone who is not interested in food.
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