When I was in the hospital they gave me apple juice every morning, even after I told them I didn’t like it. I had to get even.
ALAN KINGBanks have a new image. Now you have ‘a friend,’ your friendly banker. If the banks are so friendly, how come they chain down the pens?
More Alan King Quotes
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An old socialist-unionist who always considered himself a failure. His big line was: ‘Don’t end up like me.
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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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My mother kept the house clean and we ate good.
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When I first saw Richard Pryor perform, I told him, ‘You’re doing a Jewish act.’
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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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I think one of the big things about comedy is the ability for the audience to identify.
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That’s the great thing about New Year’s, you get to be a year older.
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There’s a charm, there’s a rhythm, there’s a soul to Jewish humor.
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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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And humor has always been a weapon. You want to get even on somebody?
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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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We watch society. As society behaves, then we have the ability to make fun of it.
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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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You know you are getting old when people tell you how good you look.
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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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