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Yes, there have been women in comedy. Moms Mabley was one of the earliest. She was an African American comedian; she often dressed up as an older, disheveled woman.

Quotes by Rebecca Traister

I'm a big fan of comedy music.

Quotes by Ray Stevens

Sometimes, comedy and entertainment is not all about telling jokes; sometimes you just have to be you for a few moments.

Quotes by Ray William Johnson

I became a dancer in self-defense. I was doing a comedy monologue and didn't know how else to get off, so I danced off. I've been dancing ever since, but I'm still a comedian.

Quotes by Ray Bolger

The thing about comedy is that you don't have to play funny.

Quotes by Rasika Dugal

I'm not playing a fixed character on 'Comedy Nights Live;' in fact I would be seen portraying various characters.

Quotes by Rashami Desai

I'm a comedy geek so anything comedy related, whether that's standup shows, improv shows, I'm all over that. That's my favorite way to be entertained always.

Quotes by Rashida Jones

I would be an idiot to say comedy is easy, but it does come naturally. It never feels forced.

Quotes by Rashida Jones

As an actor, you read so many scripts and parts written for Asian-specific characters, and you see a lot of stereotypes and a lot of one-note characters, especially in comedy.

Quotes by Randall Park

There's a show on Comedy Central that I love called 'Nathan for You,' which is kind of a reality show, almost a prank show, where this guy Nathan Fielder goes around helping struggling businesses. He's so hilarious and so awkward.

Quotes by Randall Park

I would love to do a film with a lot of humor in it: a comedy with pain instead of a painful film with some comedy.

Quotes by Randa Haines

You didn't find comedy in 'Magadheera.' Any film high on emotions doesn't need such elements.

Quotes by Ram Charan

I've tried to go out of my comfort zone to experiment with comedy onscreen.

Quotes by Ram Charan

Not long after 'The Pacific,' I began shooting the comedy 'Larry Crowne,' which was also with Tom Hanks, who also directed and plays the title character.

Quotes by Rami Malek

People used to think of me as a comedy actor.

Quotes by Rami Malek

There's an audience out there for all these different types of things. Whether it's comedy, motion-picture drama, family movie or a cool, cutting-edge indie, it's nice to know that I can span all those different genres.

Quotes by Ralph Macchio

With 'Attachments,' my goal was to write a really good romantic comedy. I wanted the reader to be smiling throughout.

Quotes by Rainbow Rowell

I'd love to continue my career in Hollywood - I'd love to do another action film, or a romantic comedy, or horror. I love horror films.

Quotes by Rain

I've done a lot of drama, and comedy was the one genre I was not being offered. So I became obsessive about getting one.

Quotes by Rachel Weisz

Life is neither comedy or tragedy, life is what you make of it.

Quotes by Radha Mitchell

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the deeper reason behind comedy, according to these quotes?
A surprisingly emotional one. One quote puts it simply: "The real reason for comedy is to hide the pain." It suggests humor often works as a cover for something harder underneath.
Do these quotes connect comedy to dark or difficult topics?
Yes — one speaker explains, "Comedy arises out of necessity, because some things are so dark that you have to laugh about it." It's about using humor as a coping tool, not just entertainment.
Is there a quote about the history of stand-up comedy?
Yes — one speaker mentions pitching a show spanning generations of "five female stand-up comedians," naming a range "from Phyllis Diller to Amy Schumer." For more on the people behind the punchlines, see our Comedians quotes.
What kind of comedy does one speaker say they want to pursue?
Something old-fashioned and character-driven: "An old-codger comedy - that's what I want to do." It's a specific, playful vision for a comedic project. For more on comedic performers, browse our Comedian collection.
Where can I find more comedy content beyond quotes?
Our Comedic page has more in this same reflective tone, and if you enjoy wordplay in a different language tradition, our Shayari collection offers a fun alternative.

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