Let’s face it: It’s difficult enough to be funny without worrying about what is going to offend whom.
ALAN KINGMy father was a dreamer – my hero. He was a smart, tough guy from Poland, a cutter of lady’s handbags.
More Alan King Quotes
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It’s not easy being a father, but I’ve been allowed a comeback.
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Then, of course, you’re hooked and you have to learn how to survive in the business.
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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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My father helped me leave. He said, ‘It’s all out there, it’s not here.’
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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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You know you are getting old when people tell you how good you look.
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When I first saw Richard Pryor perform, I told him, ‘You’re doing a Jewish act.’
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Modesty is not one of my virtues.
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Comedy is a reflection. We create nothing.
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But in the movies, I just love the heavies. It’s much more fun.
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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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My son says I never tell stories about anyone who’s living.
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I don’t mind being 65, but nobody is gonna tell me to come in at 5:30 to have the early bird special.
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Marriage is nature’s way of keeping us from fighting with strangers.
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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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