There’s a charm, there’s a rhythm, there’s a soul to Jewish humor.
ALAN KINGIt’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.
More Alan King Quotes
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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 favorite way to spend Saturday is in and out of bed, watching sports on TV and eating.
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I made it, Ma – Carnegie Hall. And I didn’t have to practice.
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I always plan dinner first thing in the morning.
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It’s not easy being a father, but I’ve been allowed a comeback.
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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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For me, that wasn’t such a joke, because my birthday was always around this time.
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I was a high school throw-out.
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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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You know you are getting old when people tell you how good you look.
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Milton took vaudeville, which, if you look up ‘vaudeville’ in the dictionary, right alongside of it, it says ‘Milton Berle’ – and he made it just a tremendous party.
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A summary of every Jewish holiday: They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat!
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But in the movies, I just love the heavies. It’s much more fun.
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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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I didn’t know we were poor until I started giving interviews.
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