Kidding Quotes
Jokes, sarcasm, and moments too serious to be kidding.
Sometimes 'kidding' means a joke, and sometimes it's used to prove someone is dead serious. This collection plays with that tension alongside our Afraid quotes.
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Advice Quotes
Decline III, I funded myself, from the studio money. That, and I sold a lot of drugs. Kidding. Don't print that.
I was a mime. I'm not kidding. I went to Northwestern University and they have a mime company, so we did a lot of training and then a lot of mime shows around Chicago.
My advice to American filmmakers is to marry a European. I'm not kidding. Otherwise they don't qualify for international co-production treaties.
Afraid Quotes
I'm sure there are little Aly and AJ fan babies out there that were made in our concerts. No, I'm kidding!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What tone do most of these kidding quotes share?
Most use "kidding" to emphasize sincerity, insisting the speaker means exactly what they said despite how it sounds. It's less about jokes and more about underlining honesty.
Is there a quote about being afraid that uses "kidding"?
Yes, one quote flatly states a fear of the dark and adds "I'm not kidding" to remove any doubt about how seriously the fear is meant. For more on fear, see our Afraid collection.
What does the quote about award shows reveal?
It expresses disbelief at being nominated, framing the moment as almost too surreal to process, and using "kidding" to convey genuine shock. The humor comes from understatement rather than a punchline.
Why does one quote mention marrying a European filmmaker?
The advice given to American filmmakers is to marry a European, said with "I'm not kidding" to stress it's a practical tip about international co-production treaties, not a joke. It shows how "kidding" can frame serious industry advice.
What does the lunch quote suggest about tone?
Calling lunch "for wimps" while insisting no one is kidding turns a small daily choice into a statement of identity. For more advice-style quotes, browse our Advice collection.
