“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.'” FirstsSoulSawsRhythmCharmJewish Humor Author:Alan King
“Comedy is an amazing calling. Once you get that first laugh, it's hard to turn away. Then, of course, you're hooked and you have to learn how to survive in the business.” FirstsHardTurnsCoursesLaughingComedyCallingHooked Author:Alan King
“My mother's sister was killed in a trolley car accident, so I was raised as one of eight with my sister and six male cousins.” MotherCarSixRaisedMalesEightAccidentsMy SisterCousinCar AccidentTrolleys Author:Alan King
“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.” CertainStageCrimeJokesJewMisersHypochondriac Author:Alan King
“My favorite way to spend Saturday is in and out of bed, watching sports on TV and eating.” WaySportsTvsBedEatingMy FavoriteSaturdayWatching Sports Author:Alan King
“My father was a dreamer - my hero. He was a smart, tough guy from Poland, a cutter of lady's handbags, an old socialist-unionist who always considered himself a failure. His big line was: 'Don't end up like me.'” EndsBigsGuyFatherLinesHeroSmartToughLike MeDreamerSocialistMy HeroPolandTough GuyHandbagsCutters Author:Alan King
“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.” I CanMorningDinnerGet Up Author:Alan King
