I had a sympathetic role in ‘thirtysomething,’ and in two weeks I’m going to do the role again.
ALAN KINGWe watch society. As society behaves, then we have the ability to make fun of it.
More Alan King Quotes
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I won’t eat in a place that has suits of armor.
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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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The world is full of little dictators trying to run your life.
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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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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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We get the worrywart, the hypochondriac, the money-grubbing miser, the intractable negotiator…
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That’s the great thing about New Year’s, you get to be a year older.
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You want to attack somebody? Make fun of them.
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My mother kept the house clean and we ate good.
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A summary of every Jewish holiday: They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat!
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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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There’s a charm, there’s a rhythm, there’s a soul to Jewish humor.
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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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Now that’s better than sex, but only if the salami is thickly sliced.
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When I was a kid, my father used to tell me that everybody was celebrating my birthday. That’s what the trees are all about.
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