Subject: Family (Page 13)

When you say 'Bedtime, bedtime, bedtime!' that's not what the child hears; what the child hears is 'Lie down in the dark… for hours… and don't move… I'm locking the door now.'

(1971 – ) Irish comedian, actor & writer

I like my cigar, but I take it out of my mouth once in a while.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

Baby: Nine months interest on a small deposit.

Cycling's a good thing for the youngsters, because it keeps them off the streets.

Let the kids pay it – they still owe us rent and gas money.

(1927 – 1997) Am. comedian & satirist notable for mock presidential campaign

The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

How do I explain her? [her mother] She’s as respected as Mother Theresa, she’s as powerful as Stalin, and she’s as beautiful as Margaret Thatcher.

(1971 – ) American actress, comedian, producer & writer

Family Planning: The art of spacing your children the proper distance apart to keep you on the edge of financial disaster.

My grandfather used to make home movies and edit out the joy.

(1947 – ) comedian & actor

Changing a diaper is a lot like getting a present from your grandmother – you’re not sure what you’ve got but you’re pretty sure you’re not going to like it.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

Wrinkles are hereditary; parents get them from their children.

(1924 – ) American actress & singer

Toddlers Are A**holes: It’s Not Your Fault

Even though your kids will consistently do the exact opposite of what you’re telling them to do, you have to keep loving them just as much.

(1937 – ) comedian & television actor

I used to walk into a party and scan the room for attractive women; now I look for women to hold my baby so I can eat potato salad sitting down.

(1957 – ) American comedian, actor & writer

My daughter… she failed her drivers test; she couldn’t get used to the front seat.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Peanut butter and lamb chops were not foods that had ever been a significant part of our life before pregnancy.

(1957 – ) American comedian, actor & writer

When I was a kid, I got no respect. I told my mother I’m gonna run away from home. She said, “On your mark…”

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

You know, it was only after my father showed me what I would inherit that I struggled to keep him alive.

(1967 – ) English comedian

Father’s Day is important because, besides being the day on which we honor Dad, it’s the one day of the year that Brookstone does any business.

(1974 – ) American comedian, actor, producer & television host

Incest is relatively boring.

Four words every mom dreads hearing: “You're under arrest, mom.”