Humor Quotes
“It's funny. People often compare me to other humor essayists. They're usually quite nice comparisons I will accept those gladly. But I am always sort of appalled at the idea of being lumped with other, more chick-y female writers. And the truth is probably that neither comparison is accurate.”
“Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding.”
-- Agnes Repplier
“I find intelligence sexy. I find a sense of humor sexy. I find sensitivity sexy.”
-- Nicole Appleton
“At the risk of appearing disingenuous, I don't really think of myself as 'writing humor.' I'm simply reporting on the world I observe, which is frequently hilarious.”
-- Richard Russo
“Well, I mean, if a joke or humor is bawdy, it's got to be funny enough to warrant it. You can't just have it bawdy or dirty just for the sake of being that - it's got to be funny.”
-- Betty White