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.
ALAN KINGMy mother’s sister was killed in a trolley car accident, so I was raised as one of eight with my sister and six male cousins.
More Alan King Quotes
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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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My son says I never tell stories about anyone who’s living.
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I won’t eat in a place that has suits of armor.
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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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A summary of every Jewish holiday: They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat!
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If you keep yourself alive and current, funny is funny.
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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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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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One thing I’ve never said in my whole life is, ‘Let’s have dinner at a Japanese restaurant.’
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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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The other day my house caught fire.
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And humor has always been a weapon. You want to get even on somebody?
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You know you are getting old when people tell you how good you look.
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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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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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