Famous Quotes

"I listen like mad to any conversation taking place next to me just trying to hear why this is funny. Women's restrooms are especially great. I wash my hands twice waiting for people to come in and start talking."

Lynda Barry on Funny

More quotes about Funny

• "A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man."

  Lana Turner on Funny

• "I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party."

  Ron White on Funny

• "A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice."

  Bill Cosby on Funny

• "Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes."

  Jim Carrey on Funny

• "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive."

  Elbert Hubbard on Funny

More quotes by Lynda Barry

• "I live in constant fear of being fired or dropped for that dark part of my work I can't control."

• "I need to be cheered up a lot. I think funny people are people who need to be cheered up."

• "If I didn't try to eavesdrop on every bus ride I take or look for the humor when I go for a walk, I would just be depressed all the time."

• "Humor is such a wonderful thing, helping you realize what a fool you are but how beautiful that is at the same time."

• "I do love to eavesdrop. It's inspirational, not only for subject matter but for actual dialogue, the way people talk."