Since the goal of my programs is to show audiences how humor can both help them heal as well as deal with not-so-funny stuff, I decided to discuss the events of the previous week, the pain all of us were feeling, and how humor and some laughter might be beneficial. Allen Klein audiencebeneficialdeal share on social
I was that weird kid that checked out all of the non-fiction paranormal studies books from the library. I've always been fascinated by the supernatural, particularly movies and TV shows that manage to blend humor with the horror - 'Supernatural', 'Buffy', 'Angel.' Molly Harper angelblendbook share on social
I grew up with Forrest J. Ackerman's 'Famous Monsters of Filmland' along with a plethora of movie tomes and wanted to write about film with a sense of personality, passion, and humor. Harry Knowles ackermanfamousfilm Change image and share on social
This I conceive to be the chemical function of humor: to change the character of our thought. Lin Yutang changecharacterchemical Change image and share on social
Probably it is impossible for humor to be ever a revolutionary weapon. Candide can do little more than generate irony. Lionel Trilling candidegeneratehumor Change image and share on social
I like dark humor. My favorite movie of all time is 'Harold and Maude.' Leslie Mann darkfavoriteharold Change image and share on social
There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt. Erma Bombeck comedyhumorhurt Change image and share on social
With Ricky Gervais, it's all shades of wrong, it's my kind of humor. Emily Blunt gervaishumorkind Change image and share on social
There are two MFA programs here at the University of Texas, and I read on the jury of both of them. And it's amazing to me how many really talented young writers seem to fear humor. Elizabeth McCracken amazefearhumor Change image and share on social
I compare Stephen Sondheim with humor, because humor is unanalyzable. You can't analyze humor. You just have to get through it. Elaine Stritch analyzecomparehumor Change image and share on social
