Alan King
Alan King
Alan Kingwas an American actor and comedian known for his biting wit and often angry humorous rants. King became well known as a Jewish comedian and satirist. He was also a serious actor who appeared in a number of movies and television shows. King wrote several books, produced films, and appeared in plays. In later years, he helped many philanthropic causes...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth26 December 1927
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
And humor has always been a weapon. You want to get even on somebody? You want to attack somebody? Make fun of them.
When I was in the hospital they gave me apple juice every morning, even after I told them I didn't like it. I had to get even. One morning, I poured the apple juice into the specimen tube. The nurse held it up and said, 'It's a little cloudy.' I took the tube from her and said, 'Let me run it through again,' and drank it. The nurse fainted.
Banks have a new image. Now you have 'a friend,' your friendly banker. If the banks are so friendly, how come they chain down the pens?
Modesty is not one of my virtues.
Comedy is a reflection. We create nothing. We set no styles, no standards. We're reflections. It's a distorted mirror in the fun house. We watch society. As society behaves, then we have the ability to make fun of it.
The ability to absorb a book and make someone else's words and story your own was exactly was I was doing on stage.
One thing I've never said in my whole life is, 'Let's have dinner at a Japanese restaurant.'
My son says I never tell stories about anyone who's living.
Eating takes a special talent. Some people are much better at it than others. In that way, it is like sex, and as with sex, it's more fun with someone who really likes it. I can't imagine having a lasting friendship with anyone who is not interested in food.
My mother kept the house clean and we ate good. I didn't know we were poor until I started giving interviews.
The world is full of little dictators trying to run your life.
My brother is the youngest member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons. And I wouldn't let him cut my nails.
I'm only... I'm only unhappy when the reviews are bad, but give me a good review and I'm a... I'm just screaming all over the place with joy.
If you stop and think about it, nearly all great humor is at the expense of someone or something.