There’s a charm, there’s a rhythm, there’s a soul to Jewish humor.
ALAN KINGI made it, Ma – Carnegie Hall. And I didn’t have to practice.
More Alan King Quotes
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Villains are a ball. People have been laughing at me for 50 years, so I love to sit in the back of the theater and listen to them hate me.
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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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The world is full of little dictators trying to run your life.
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As life’s pleasures go, food is second only to sex. Except for salami and eggs.
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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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It’s not easy being a father, but I’ve been allowed a comeback.
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You want to attack somebody? Make fun of them.
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When I first saw Richard Pryor perform, I told him, ‘You’re doing a Jewish act.’
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If you want to read about love and marriage, you’ve got to buy two separate books.
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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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Modesty is not one of my virtues.
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I won’t eat in a place that has suits of armor.
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As a parent, I’d – I’d be a better father.
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The other day my house caught fire.
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