“Wit is a weapon. Jokes are a masculine way of inflicting superiority. But humor is the pursuit of a gentle grin, usually in solitude.”

“There are two insults no human being will endure: that he has no sense of humor, and that he has never known trouble.”

“Suspense is very important. Even though this is humor and they're short stories, that theory of building suspense is still there.”

“I don't happen to have a sense of humor personally, so I don't know what's funny about a character... This happens to be a feature of my life generally.”

“It's great to be able to connect parents with children both emotionally and through humor. I look forward to exploring family entertainment once again and examining the specifics of our day-to-day lives against the backdrop of an extraordinary adventure.”

“If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.”

“When you meet someone new who instantly gets you, your sense of humor and your attitudes and your worldview, even if theirs are different - and you get them in return. You both talk and talk and agree and laugh and nod and yes, yes, of course you should get another round of drinks.”

“I think the Canadian sense of humor is dryer than America's and juicier than Britain's. I think it's a cross between the two of them, really.”

“Joe Barbera's s always complaining that he can't get humor into cartoons anymore. Just do it. You've got your money. Why do they let the networks run their lives?”