Alan King Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“We get the worrywart, the hypochondriac, the money-grubbing miser, the intractable negotiator... Some would say certain of these refer to the stereotypical, or 'stage' Jew. But objectively speaking, the only crime in humor is an unfunny joke.”

“The world is full of little dictators trying to run your life.”

“Let's face it: It's difficult enough to be funny without worrying about what is going to offend whom.”

“There's a charm, there's a rhythm, there's a soul to Jewish humor. When I first saw Richard Pryor perform, I told him, 'You're doing a Jewish act.'”

“And humor has always been a weapon. You want to get even on somebody? You want to attack somebody? Make fun of them.”

“When I get up in the morning, I have to decide what I'm going to have for dinner or I can't get through the day.”

“As you get older, as you become more sensitive, feel more, it becomes harder to make jokes. You censor yourself.”

“I made it, Ma - Carnegie Hall. And I didn't have to practice.”

“I think one of the big things about comedy is the ability for the audience to identify.”

“I was a high school throw-out.”