Jerry Stiller quotes

Jerry Stiller was an American comedian and actor, widely recognized for his work in television and film. Best known for his roles in "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens," he became a beloved figure in comedy. He inspired generations with his distinctive humor and unforgettable performances. Here are 19 of his quotes:

During the Great Depression, when people laughed their worries disappeared. Audiences loved these funny men. I decided to become one. (Jerry Stiller)
Never go for the punch line. There might be something funnier on the way. View quote
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Creative comedy is like growing geraniums in a mine field. View quote
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Hollywood never knew there was a Vietnam War until they made the movie. View quote
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We managed to hang in there. Today when people get married there's a tendency to run away when things get tough. There is a lot of strength in hanging together. View quote
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I loved the idea of touching base with an audience. View quote
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The worst thing in this business is to be thought of as a no-talent. View quote
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I shave without using shaving cream. View quote
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Being on a sitcom stops me from getting Alzheimer's. View quote
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Some of the routines come back very easily. We do it off the top of our heads. View quote
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I've been around the block a lot and I've had a merry trail for 55 years. (Jerry Stiller)
In the ancient days when gods played their own games, and had their own celebrations, tossing lightning bolts between mountaintops, hurling great boulders - Festivus came out of that. View quote
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There's something pure about Festivus, something primal, raw in the hearts of humans. View quote
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All I'm saying is, if you celebrate Festivus, you may live a little longer. View quote
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For some people the revelation comes too late that life is best kept to the essentials. Some people are given their last rites and that person might say in their last breath, "I should have celebrated Festivus." View quote
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My father and mother - I figured if I could make them laugh, they'd stop fighting. I stole all their material. View quote
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It can make you sad to look at pictures from your youth. So there's a trick to it. The trick is not to look at the later pictures. View quote
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I ask myself why I do it. Maybe it's to prove I'm still around. It takes a lot out of my body. I'm not an NBA player anymore. At my age, very few people can handle it. View quote
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I don't think my judgment is that good. I don't know what is funny. View quote
Jerry Stiller

Jerry Stiller

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Photo: Daniel Krieger, photo by danielkrieger.com, CC BY 3.0
Occupation: American Comedian
Born: June 8, 1927
Died: May 11, 2020
Quotes count: 19

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