Comedy
Most comedy is based on getting a laugh at somebody else's expense. And I find that that's just a form of bullying in a major way. So I want to be an example that you can be funny and be kind, and make people laugh without hurting somebody else's feelings.
If I find a comedy club where no one's camera works, I'll go.
I loved doing 'Pennies from Heaven'. Because you have to understand that I'd been doing comedy for 15 to 20 years, and suddenly along came the opportunity to do this beautiful film. It was so emotional to me. I loved it. I don't think it was a good career move, but I have no regrets about doing it.
In my banjo show with the Steep Canyon Rangers, I do comedy during that show. It'd be absurd just to stand there mute and play 25 banjo songs.
Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.
There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.
Right now, I'd like to just continue on a series where I am doing good work with a balance of comedy and drama. That and do occasional features and movies.
Comedy is tragedy — plus time.
Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.
With comedy, you have no place to go but more comedy, so you're never off the hook.
Comedy may be big business but it isn't pretty.
What is comedy? Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke.
I value comedy. I value somebody who can be funny.
One's dream is constantly evolving, rising and falling, changing course. This happens in every job, but because I have worked in comedy for twenty-five years, I can probably speak best about my own profession.