Quotes about "Humor & Comedy"

The Americans just have a great sort of wit about them. ”

Drama is easy. Comedy's hard. ”

Comedy has to be built carefully. ”

I think 'Paper Moon' is a comedy-drama. 'What's Up, Doc?' was the most severe comedy, but my favorite film of my own is 'They All Laughed,' which is a kind of bittersweet comedy. ”

I had been an abject fan of Martin and Lewis when I was a kid. I just thought they were terribly funny. None of their movies captured the kind of chemistry they really had. ”

It's a rare film that has staying power. 'A Christmas Story' is not just a funny movie but something that connects with people. ”

I think if you turn down the volume on the good comedy, you should not even know if it's a comedy or not. It should look like a drama. ”

I think good comedy is a commitment to the absurd in that the situation for the actors should be virtually played like a drama. ”

No subject is unsuitable for comedy. ”

People complain that joking about serious subjects is 'making light' of them. Isn't that a good idea? Comedy lets the air out of the bully's tires. ”