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The odd thing about comedy is that the more personal you are, the larger the audience.

Quotes by David Steinberg

Silences are the most underrated part of comedy.

Quotes by David Steinberg

Comedy. I think that's something I'd really like to do.

Quotes by David R. Ellis

As a director, just to be able to jump in to do something that's different, and to explore comedy and be challenged by that, is great. Some directors never get that opportunity.

Quotes by David Leitch

I love bouncing between different genres. And comedy, obviously, is something I enjoy doing the most and I've had the most success with. But I'm open to all jobs and all genres.

Quotes by David Koechner

Comedy is a funny business, which you have to take seriously.

Quotes by David Jason

The first series of 'Open All Hours' came and went without much fanfare because the BBC, in its almighty wisdom, put it out on BBC2, reasoning that it was 'a gentle comedy', better suited to the calms of the second...

Quotes by David Jason

Classic comedy is classic comedy, and it will go on for years.

Quotes by David Jason

The Hayemaker is a dangerous fellow who, when the bell rings, is on a seek and destroy mission, by any means necessary. No playing around. No comedy. It's just straight-up business.

Quotes by David Haye

There's only one podcast subject that can give Donald Trump a run for his money when it comes to vulgarity, excess, and base comedy, and that's football.

Quotes by David Hepworth

Some of the vintage comedy on Radio 4 Extra wasn't very funny to begin with, whereas some things just get funnier regardless of the changes in public attitudes over the years.

Quotes by David Hepworth

I'm just trying to give the best human expression that I can to any particular genre, which could be comedy, could be drama, could be horror, could be thriller.

Quotes by David Harbour

Comedy is good at analysing and dealing with evil because it doesn't present it as evil but a collection of banalities.

Quotes by David Farr

For a romantic comedy to be three hours long, that's longer than most marriages.

Quotes by David Fincher

Where my comedy really solidified was when Bush was elected. I couldn't understand how craven and crass he was, and how dumb other people were for electing him.

Quotes by David Cross

I sat there in awe that some guy overseas, trying to protect our interests, was using a silly comedy as a survival tool. My brain had an explosion. I was really moved by that.

Quotes by David Denman

When I was growing up, I had more comedy albums than musical ones. George Carlin, Cheech and Chong, Steve Martin, Richard Pryor - those were my main men.

Quotes by David Bryan

I love comedy because I can laugh at myself. I don't take myself too seriously.

Quotes by David Alan Basche

We're a comedy brand that pokes fun at everybody.

Quotes by Dave Portnoy

Comedy is a shared experience, and I think it's great to open that to a wide demographic.

Quotes by Dave Coulier

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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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