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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Now that’s better than sex, but only if the salami is thickly sliced.
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You want to attack somebody? Make fun of them.
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I just never saw my mother in any other room but the kitchen. There were always pots going.
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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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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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We set no styles, no standards. We’re reflections. It’s a distorted mirror in the fun house.
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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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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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That’s the great thing about New Year’s, you get to be a year older.
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And humor has always been a weapon. You want to get even on somebody?
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If you keep yourself alive and current, funny is funny.
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As life’s pleasures go, food is second only to sex. Except for salami and eggs.
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As a parent, I’d – I’d be a better father.
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