We watch society. As society behaves, then we have the ability to make fun of it.
ALAN KINGAnd humor has always been a weapon. You want to get even on somebody?
More Alan King Quotes
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When I first saw Richard Pryor perform, I told him, ‘You’re doing a Jewish act.’
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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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I had a sympathetic role in ‘thirtysomething,’ and in two weeks I’m going to do the role again.
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I always plan dinner first thing in the morning.
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And humor has always been a weapon. You want to get even on somebody?
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Marriage is nature’s way of keeping us from fighting with strangers.
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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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The other day my house caught fire.
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I was a high school throw-out.
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As a parent, I’d – I’d be a better father.
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My father helped me leave. He said, ‘It’s all out there, it’s not here.’
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Modesty is not one of my virtues.
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I made it, Ma – Carnegie Hall. And I didn’t have to practice.
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I won’t eat in a place that has suits of armor.
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A summary of every Jewish holiday: They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat!
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