“We are a nation that has always gone in for the loud laugh, the wow, the yak, the belly laugh, and the dozen other labels for the roll- em-in-the-aisles gagerissimo. This is the kind of laugh that delights actors, directors, and producers, but dismays writers of comedy because it is the laugh that often dies in the lobby. The appreciative smile, the chuckle, the soundless mirth, so important to the success of comedy, cannot be understood unless one sits among the audience and feels the warmth created by the quality of laughter that the audience takes home with it.”
Quote by James Thurber
Work
Collecting Himself: James Thurber on Writing and Writers, Humor and Himself
This book features a compilation of James Thurber's insights into the writing process, his observations on other authors, and his personal musings on humor and self-awareness. It offers a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most beloved humorists, showcasing his wit and wisdom on the art of storytelling and the human condition. more
Author
James Thurber
James Thurber was a renowned American cartoonist and writer. Born on December 8, 1894, and died on November 2, 1961, Thurber is known for his humor and satire in his works, which have had a profound impact on American literature and cartoon art. more
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