My mother kept the house clean and we ate good.
ALAN KINGLet’s face it: It’s difficult enough to be funny without worrying about what is going to offend whom.
More Alan King Quotes
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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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The other day my house caught fire.
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I think one of the big things about comedy is the ability for the audience to identify.
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My 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.
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If you stop and think about it, nearly all great humor is at the expense of someone or something.
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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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As a parent, I’d – I’d be a better father.
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The ability to absorb a book and make someone else’s words and story your own was exactly was I was doing on stage.
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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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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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There’s a charm, there’s a rhythm, there’s a soul to Jewish humor.
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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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A summary of every Jewish holiday: They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat!
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Modesty is not one of my virtues.
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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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