That’s the great thing about New Year’s, you get to be a year older.
ALAN KINGMy 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.”
More Alan King Quotes
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Ed Sullivan brought me to TV first in 1952, then Garry Moore’s program gave me a lot of confidence and freedom.
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My father was a dreamer – my hero. He was a smart, tough guy from Poland, a cutter of lady’s handbags.
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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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I just never saw my mother in any other room but the kitchen. There were always pots going.
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A summary of every Jewish holiday: They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat!
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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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We watch society. As society behaves, then we have the ability to make fun of it.
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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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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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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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Comedy is an amazing calling. Once you get that first laugh, it’s hard to turn away.
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For me, that wasn’t such a joke, because my birthday was always around this time.
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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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Banks 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?
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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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