Keyword: Comedy

Our comedies are not to be laughed at.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke.

(1945 – ) comedian, actor, writer, playwright & musician

In a way, comedy is like sex… the more noise you hear, the better you think you’re doing.

(1957 – ) American stand-up comedian, actor & screenwriter

When I told my friends I was going to be a comedian, they laughed at me.

Matt Thompson (1965 – ) American comedian

This sign says “IMPROV,” but I had a bad set on Friday night, so yesterday they put an “E” on the end of it.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

Comedy is tragedy plus time!

(1936 – ) American actor, director & screenwriter

Comedy is surprises, so if you're intending to make somebody laugh and they don’t laugh, that’s funny.

(1963 – ) Canadian writer, actor & stand-up comedian

The only rules comedy can tolerate are those of taste, and the only limitations those of libel.

(1894 – 1961) author, cartoonist & humorist

Timing is not so much knowing when to speak, but when to pause.

(1894 – 1974) comedian, radio & television host

I just got back from the Middle East, where I performed for 15,000 men – and then I did my comedy.


There are three basic rules for great comedy; unfortunately no-one can remember what they are.

(1954 – ) English comedian writer

Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.

(1921 – 2004) English actor & author

I tell ya, comedy is in my blood; I wish it was in my act.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Comedy is the blues for people who can’t sing.

(1965 – ) comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer & director

Comedy is tragedy plus time.

(1936 – ) American actor, director & screenwriter

Have you ever noticed how popular observational comedy is?

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

I enjoy using the comedy technique of self-deprecation – but I’m not very good at it.

Scottish comedian

God writes a lot of comedy… the trouble is, he's stuck with so many bad actors who don't know how to play funny.

(1942 – ) humorist & radio broadcaster

Yeah, this comedy is all a part of my “Get Rich Slow” scheme… and it’s working.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.

(1889 – 1977) English comedian, actor & film director

Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke.

(1945 – ) comedian, actor, writer, playwright & musician