Jeff Ross
Jeff Ross
Jeffrey Ross Lifschultz, known professionally as Jeff Ross, is an American stand-up comedian, insult comic, actor and author. His skill in doing high-profile celebrity roasts and his appearances in Comedy Central's Roasts, have led him to be dubbed "The Roastmaster General." He has appeared in various film, television, and cartoon projects. He has made appearances at events for U.S. soldiers and directed a documentary film covering his experiences touring U.S. bases in Iraq...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth13 September 1965
CitySpringfield Township, NJ
CountryUnited States of America
People are roasting each other at parties, at work events, around the fire. It's so fun. People are busting each other's chops, and it's a sign of affection, truly. It's a true test of love and friendship: can you make a man laugh at himself? So what makes a good burn? Go after targets you love and respect. And hit 'em hard.
When I first started doing these roasts in the mid '90s, they were a lost art, like jousting or calligraphy. But I feel like roasts help tame the room and let off steam... It's like it's all being handled by professionals.
If the density of naturally spawned bass is more than 25 percent below average, the lake receives the higher stocking rate.
Our coaches kept reminding us, all week, to stay calm, stay calm. They knew the kind of atmosphere we'd have to deal with tonight.
I think it's important for comedians to do our little part. I don't do it carelessly. I do it thoughtfully. I don't try to just shock. I try to make a statement.
People love to see public figures get taken down a notch, and by the same token, everyone loves to be the center of attention, even when there's a target on their forehead.
I was the kid who always hung back and then dropped the jokes when you least expected it. Timing was everything. My mouth sort of developed over time.
I think comics should test people, I think it's our job to go too far. That way we know as a society what too far is. Where else are you going to hear it?
It doesn't matter what the records are. Both teams play up to the challenge of the game.
Just because a lake needs bass, it doesn't mean it's in poor shape. All lakes have good and bad years.
We played much better as a team. Defensively we came up big against some excellent strikers by not giving them what they wanted.
Charlie Sheen is to stand-up what Larry Flynt is to standing up.
South Park called...they want their everything back.
How is it possible that Courtney Love looks worse than Kurt Cobain?