Subject: Family (Page 25)

My dad is actually a manic depressive, which is very exciting half the time.

(1963 – ) American stand-up comedian

My father is schizophrenic, but he’s good people.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down.

(1889 – 1945) actor, author & humorist

You see much more of your children once they leave home.

(1911 – 1989) television actress

My old man… I told him I'm tired of running around in circles… so he nailed my other foot to the floor.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Out of the mouths of babes comes cereal.

As a child my parents said they believed in Santa Claus but that I didn’t exist.

(1947 – ) comedian & actor

Madam, there's no such thing as a tough child – if you parboil them first for seven hours, they always come out tender.

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

My parents used to take me to the pet department and tell me it was a zoo.

(1942 – ) Scottish comedian, musician & actor

You might be a redneck if… your family tree doesn’t fork.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

I spent 10 minutes with her [my sister’s] four kids, and my ovaries tied themselves in a knot.

American comedian

Having a baby is like a DUI from the universe.

(1974 – ) American comedian

As my mother used to say, ‘You’ll get unconditional love from me when you’ve earned it.

(1954 – ) American stand-up comedian

My father was stupid; he worked in a bank and they caught him stealing pens.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Can I Sit on Your Lap While You’re Pooping?

I come from a stupid family… during the Civil War my great uncle fought for the west!

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers.

(1935 – ) columnist, journalist & novelist

I wish my brother would learn a trade, so I would know what kind of work he’s out of.

(1906 – 1998) English-born American comedian

Margaret Addams: What.
Debbie Jellinsky: Oh, I didn’t say anything.
Margaret Addams: No, that’s the baby’s nickname, What … from the obstetrician.

(1941 – ) American actress

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

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

My grammy never gave gifts. She was too busy getting raped by Cossacks.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian