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. Jeff Ross 90sartcalligraphy share on social
If you keep looking backwards, you don't go anywhere. Jeff Ross backwards Change image and share on social
Occasionally a roast master needs to get out of Dodge. Jeff Ross dodgemasteroccasionally Change image and share on social
As soon as a roast is announced, I get everybody - family, friends, waitresses, cab drivers - giving me jokes about the person getting roasted. I'm the mouthpiece for the masses. Jeff Ross announcecabdriver Change image and share on social
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? Jeff Ross comichearjob Change image and share on social
Could you imagine me and the roasters taking on the GOP field? It would be the greatest show ever. Prove that you can take a joke. Prove that you're a man or woman of the people. Prove that you're not above criticism even in the form of a backhanded compliment. Jeff Ross backhandcomplimentcriticism share on social
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. Jeff Ross affectionburnbust share on social
Athletes tend to have less of a sense of humor than most people. They are heroes to so many. That might be part of it. Jeff Ross athleteherohumor Change image and share on social
I've actually tried to roast somebody that I don't like, and it doesn't go well. Either they're a bad sport or I'm not as funny as I could be. Jeff Ross badfunnyhave Change image and share on social
Life is short. You have to be able to laugh at our pain or we never move on. Jeff Ross laughlifemove Change image and share on social