There's a fraudulent root element of comedy in that we say things night after night as though they are rolling effortlessly from the brain and off the tongue, when in fact they are crafted over weeks and months and years. Doug Stanhope braincomedycraft share on social
I believe that everyone should be treated as an individual. Women should be treated equally in the right to vote, sure. But if I'm paying to see a comedy, then I just want to see who's funniest, with everyone treated equally. Doug Stanhope comedyequallyfunny share on social
You should laugh everywhere you can find even the slightest glimmer of humour. Doug Stanhope findglimmerhumour Change image and share on social
Doing stand-up takes the fun out of being funny. Doug Stanhope funfunnystand Change image and share on social
I don't ever want to become Bill Maher where I have to find some strong opinion on something just because it's in the news. That's the guy that comes off like you have to be angry every week about new topics and snotty about something. That's what I'm trying to avoid. Doug Stanhope angryavoidbill share on social
The whole institution of marriage itself really has no place in a progressive society. Doug Stanhope institutionmarriageplace Change image and share on social
I love conspiracy theories. I used to just live on it. You know it's all hype and garbage, but you're still really paranoid afterwards. It's fun entertainment. Doug Stanhope conspiracyentertainmentfun Change image and share on social
The Internet has done nothing but good for comedy all around. Comedians no longer have to rely on TV execs and club owners deciding if they are funny or not. Doug Stanhope clubcomediancomedy Change image and share on social
I had no musical or athletic ability, and I wasn't particularly good looking. Comedy was something I could do for attention. Doug Stanhope abilityathleticattention Change image and share on social
Comedy can always be taken the wrong way. If I do a bit that is meant to diffuse racism or sexism, I'm not going to avoid it on the chance that a small portion of the audience might take it the wrong way. Doug Stanhope audienceavoidbite share on social
