I was the kid who always hung back and then dropped the jokes when you least expected it. Timing was everything. My mouth sort of developed over time. Jeff Ross backdevelopdrop Change image and share on social
Do you want me to apologize after every joke? If it doesn't offend somebody it's probably not a joke. It's probably an observation that's not funny. It's gotta offend somebody somewhere. Jeff Ross apologizefunnygotta Change image and share on social
I think it's important for comedians to do our little part. I don't do it carelessly. I do it thoughtfully. I don't try to just shock. I try to make a statement. Jeff Ross carelesslycomedianimportant Change image and share on social
People love to see public figures get taken down a notch, and by the same token, everyone loves to be the center of attention, even when there's a target on their forehead. Jeff Ross attentioncenterfigure Change image and share on social
It's up to comedians to shine the light on what's wrong in the world, and we don't want things swept under the rug. Jeff Ross comedianlightrug Change image and share on social
I think Jersey stands alone, and because I'm from Jersey, I never make fun of where people are from. I'll make fun of what they look like, but I'll never make fun of where they are from. Jersey is special. Jeff Ross funjerseymake share on social
When I see a good singer, I get teary-eyed. Part of it is jealousy because all comedians are frustrated rock stars. That's a fact. Jeff Ross comedianeyefact Change image and share on social
Bad taste is not illegal. I always got my first laughs as a kid by saying inappropriate things. That's always how we're going to get our laughs as comics. Jeff Ross badcomicillegal Change image and share on social
You don't mess with Oprah. She has enough money in her left pocket to have me killed. Jeff Ross killleavemes Change image and share on social
With roasting, you've really got to bring your A-game. I hate to admit it, but I probably think and obsess more about the roasts than my own series. Because there's so much attention focused on the roasts. It's like the 'Super Bowl' of comedy. Everybody is going to talk about it. Forever. Jeff Ross admitattentionbowl share on social
