Delta Burke Quotes

I don't understand how somebody wouldn't have a sense of humor about themselves.

When a person can no longer laugh at himself, it is time for others to laugh at him.

I like people who can make fun of themselves, who don't take themselves too seriously.

Learn to laugh at yourselves as one must laugh!

I laugh at myself. I don't take myself completely seriously. I think that's another quality that people have to hold on to... you have to laugh, especially at yourself.

If you can't laugh at yourself, you're cooked!

When you can laugh at yourself no one can ever make a fool of you.

Nobody can make more fun of me than I already make of myself.

Most comedy is based on getting a laugh at somebody else's expense. And I find that that's just a form of bullying in a major way. So I want to be an example that you can be funny and be kind, and make people laugh without hurting somebody else's feelings.

Fat jokes to me are always, always hilarious, as long as they're done towards yourself.

Apparently, I don't want to take myself too seriously.

People who are mean or unkind or rigid - think about it - cannot laugh at themselves. If we can't laugh at ourselves and the human condition, we're going to be mean.

I can really laugh at myself and make a fool out of myself.

The only nice thing about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.

I have to laugh at myself.

Humility is the armour that you clothe yourself with throughout your life. We demean each other rather than lift up ourselves.

Okay, sense of humor: plus one. Being able to laugh at yourself: plus one. Being able to laugh at other people without being mean: plus one. Vanity: minus one.

I love doing great entertainment, but I like the joke to be on me. I don't want to take advantage of some poor person and dog 'em out and let the chips fall.

I like making fun of myself a lot. I like being made fun of, too. I've always enjoyed it. There's just something really, really funny about someone tearing into me.

I've never taken myself too seriously, I'm not into that.

You can't take yourself too seriously; it's important to poke fun at yourself. Once in a while, it is great to show your inadequacies, too.

You know we are flawed people, so if someone is going to make a movie about me, they don't have to make it up. My real flaws are much funnier.

I think I'm probably one of the worst directors around, but I do have an interest in my fellow man.

I don't want people to think that I can't make fun of myself.

I don't believe you should make fun of anyone but yourself.