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The first time I heard Richard Pryor, I knew he would be a major force in the world of comedy.

Quotes by Bob Newhart

I didn't know I was cool, but I was very flattered that some of the younger comedy writers came up to talk to me at the Emmys. I found that gratifying.

Quotes by Bob Newhart

Now people want what the movie was about, which is violent comedy. And that's really what The Aristocrats is based on - what will a family do out of desperation.

Quotes by Bob Saget

I think when you dissect a joke too much, you have ruined whatever there is in comedy.

Quotes by Bob Saget

25, 30 years ago, that meant something, they were making some money. And they were doing all sorts of comedy, screaming at the audience, basically crowd control. And then there was the whole urban comedy scene.

Quotes by Bob Saget

I had enough therapy to know when I broke it down, it became clearer to me: Yes, comedy was kind of a cleansing thing for me to do.

Quotes by Bob Saget

It's like cooks don't watch cooking programmes - I suppose maybe comedians don't watch comedy shows.

Quotes by Bob Mortimer

I try and write satire that's well-intentioned. But those intentions have to be hidden. It can't be completely clear, and that's what makes it comedy.

Quotes by Bo Burnham

Comedy should be a source of positivity. I don't want to bully people, and I don't want people to come to my show to feel terrible about something. So I'm actually very open to having a conversation about what I...

Quotes by Bo Burnham

I think the comedy clubs tend to homogenize the acts a little bit, because they force them to be palatable in way too many environments.

Quotes by Bo Burnham

I was definitely not the kid that just wanted to be famous for no reason whatsoever and then happened to find comedy. Fame and all that stuff have always been slightly terrifying to me, and it makes me very anxious.

Quotes by Bo Burnham

I chose to do comedy instead of going to college.

Quotes by Bo Burnham

Postmodern comedy doesn't work well with very old audiences, because it's making fun of the comedy they enjoy.

Quotes by Bo Burnham

I think because of the Internet I was able to study comedy from quite a young age and watch a lot of comedy.

Quotes by Bo Burnham

Not enough comedy makes you feel something.

Quotes by Bo Burnham

I like to inject a bit of production value and flair to comedy, or at least to my little corner of comedy.

Quotes by Bo Burnham

The English can be a very critical, unforgiving people, but criticism can be good. And this is a country that loves comedy.

Quotes by Bjork

Every day is a surprise. There are confirmations of an interconnectivity and synchronicity which inspire, titillate and confirm the inherent comedy of the universe.

Quotes by Billy Zane

I came back to New York after college like any number of struggling performers, and you just find that niche where you can have some sort of impact. And for me that turned out to be comedy.

Quotes by Billy Eichner

If you're in scenes with a guy you know really well in a comedy, you tend to crack each other up too much.

Quotes by Billy Bob Thornton

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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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