The ability to absorb a book and make someone else's words and story your own was exactly was I was doing on stage. Alan King abilityabsorbbook Change image and share on social
I learned to cook in self-defense. My wife doesn't know what a kitchen is. In the first month of our marriage, she broiled lamb chops 26 nights in a row. Then I took over. I used to mind her not caring about food, but no more - as long as I can eat what I want. Alan King broilcarechop share on social
Did you hear the one about the elderly Jew on his deathbed who sent for a priest, after declaring to his astonished relatives that 'I want to convert.' Asked why he would become a Catholic, after living all his life as a Jew, he answered: 'Better one of them should die than one of us.' Alan King answeraskastonish share on social
You do live longer with bran, but you spend the last fifteen years on the toilet. Alan King branfifteenlive Change image and share on social
I think one of the big things about comedy is the ability for the audience to identify. Alan King abilityaudiencebig Change image and share on social
Right when I started in show... Milton Berle was my first idol. When I was a kid, I went to see Milton at Lowe's State, and I never laughed so much, and I said, 'That's who I want to be; that's what I want to be.' Alan King berleidolkid share on social
Let's face it: It's difficult enough to be funny without worrying about what is going to offend whom. Alan King difficultfacefunny Change image and share on social
My father was a dreamer - my hero. He was a smart, tough guy from Poland, a cutter of lady's handbags, an old socialist-unionist who always considered himself a failure. His big line was: 'Don't end up like me.' Alan King bigconsidercutter share on social
As you get older, as you become more sensitive, feel more, it becomes harder to make jokes. You censor yourself. Alan King censorfeelhard Change image and share on social
