Comedy

Quotations about Comedy

Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Comedy

As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.

Here are some funny and poignant quotations about comedy. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
"When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)

If you are looking to make a fuller speech about comedy, then below this selection of quotations are three funny themes and three serious themes on the topic of comedy that might help trigger some ideas for your speech or text.

"They laughed when I said I was going to be a comedian ... They're not laughing now." Bob Monkhouse (English entertainer, 1928-2003)

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." Peter Ustinov (British actor, 1921-2004)

"Comedy is tragedy plus time." Carol Burnett (American comedian, 1933-)

Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them *puke.*leave.*cry.* Steve Martin (American comedian, 1945-)

"My way of joking is to tell the truth. It's the funniest joke in the world." George Bernard Shaw (Irish dramatist, 1856-1950)

"A joke is an epigram on the death of a feeling." Friedrich Nietzsche (German philosopher, 1844-1900)

"I think my securities far outweigh my insecurities. I am not nearly as afraid of myself and my imagination as I used to be." Billy Connolly (Scottish comedian, 1942-)

Comedy is acting out *optimism.*life.*tragedy, with a clown's nose.* Robin Williams (American actor, 1952-)

"I think it's the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately." George Carlin (American comedian, 1937-2008)

"Everything is funny, as long as it's happening to somebody else." Will Rogers (American actor and humorist, 1879-1935)

"You can't deny laughter; when it comes, it plops down in your favorite chair and stays as long as it wants." Stephen King (American author, 1947-)

"Comedy, like sodomy, is an unnatural act." Marty Feldman (English comedian, 1933-83)

"The funniest thing about comedy is that you never know why people laugh. I know what makes them laugh but trying to get your hands on the why of it is like trying to pick an eel out of a tub of water." W. C. Fields (American humorist, 1880-1946)

"Some jokes are short and elegant, like a mathematical proof or a midget in a ball-gown." Demetri Martin (American comedian, 1973-)

"Comedy is *the blues*opera*punk rock* for people who can't sing." Chris Rock (American comedian, 1965-)

"Love, marriage and kids are fine, but I wouldn't give up an hour of comedy for them." Frank Skinner (English comedian, 1957-)

"There are three basic rules for great comedy. Unfortunately no-one can remember what they are." Arthur Smith (English comedian, 1954-)

Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Comedy

Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to comedy. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.

Funny Themes:

Classic Comedy Moments: Timeless Humor from the Greats
- Share amusing stories and clips of some of the most iconic and timeless comedy moments from legendary comedians, highlighting what makes them so memorable.
Stand-Up Fails: When Comedians Bomb Spectacularly
- Highlight funny and cringe-worthy stories of stand-up comedians having bad nights on stage, showcasing the humor in their missteps and recovery.
Funny Improv: The Best Off-the-Cuff Moments
- Explore the hilarious and spontaneous world of improv comedy, sharing some of the best off-the-cuff moments from improv shows and comedians.

Serious Themes:

The Evolution of Comedy: From Ancient Times to Modern Day
- Discuss the history and evolution of comedy, tracing its roots from ancient theatrical traditions to modern stand-up, film, and digital media.
The Role of Comedy in Society: More Than Just Laughs
- Address the important role that comedy plays in society, including its power to challenge norms, address social issues, and provide relief in difficult times.
The Psychology of Humor: Why We Laugh
- Explore the psychological and physiological reasons behind why we find things funny, and how humor affects our brain and overall well-being.

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