Subject: Family » Mothers

God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.

My mother was so house proud that when my father got up to sleepwalk she had the bed made by the time he got back.

(1919 – 1985) Scottish comedian & actor

Raised by two mothers? … Wow, most of us barely survive one.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

With my ol’ man, I got no respect. He told me to start at the bottom. He was teaching me how to swim.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Bernadette: Everyone’s a better mom than me.

(1981 – ) Indian-English actor

Do not nurse a kid who wears braces.

My mother was the worst cook ever; in school, when we traded lunches, I had to throw in an article of clothing.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

I know how to do anything — I’m a mom.

(1952 – ) comedian, actress & writer

My mum's so pessimistic, that if there was an Olympics for pessimism… she wouldn't fancy her chances.

British-Asian comedian

I live in a two-income household… but who knows how long my mom can keep that up.

Jewish-American stand-up comedian & writer

If men had to have babies, they would only ever have one each.



Did you ever meet a mother who’s complained that her child phoned her too often… me neither.

(1946 – ) British actress, columnist & comedian

There are three reasons for breastfeeding: the milk is always at the right temperature; it comes in attractive containers; and the cat can’t get it.

(1935 – ) London-born American author & food commentator

We have a beautiful little girl who we named after my mom; in fact Passive Aggressive Psycho turns five tomorrow.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance.

(1953 – ) comedian & actor

Do me a favor; when you get home, throw your mother a bone.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

My mother protected me from the world and my father threatened me with it.

(1908 – 1999) English writer

The only thing a lawyer won’t question is the legitimacy of his mother.

(1880 – 1946) comedian, actor, juggler & writer

I get on very well with my parents, give or take my mother.

English comedian & actor

You might be a redneck if… you have a bumper sticker that says, "MY MOTHER'S AN HONOR STUDENT AT SOUTH LITTLE ROCK JR. HIGH."

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality