Richard Ford Quotes

But I don't distinguish between being laughed with, and laughed at. I'll take either.

Yes, I don't read books for entertainment.

This is the sixth book I've written, which isn't bad for a guy who's only read two.

You have to laugh, you have to be able to take criticism.

Just because I do a few comedy bits about gay people, that does not mean I'm out there promoting some anti-gay cause.

If you enjoy reading something, read it.

I've seen racism in my audiences. For example, I've seen people laugh at every other group, but then clam up when it comes to their community. You can't laugh at everyone else and then not laugh at yourself. You shouldn't be at my show if you can't laugh at yourself.

There's no type of music I don't like. I think it's important to be able to make fun of all types.

I really did have a very egalitarian upbringing.

I'm pretty equal opportunity when it comes to issues to joke about.

I like to think of myself as an equal opportunity offender.

I love to read. I don't get enough time to read. I love reading the Internet. I love reading magazines. I love going on the 'net.

My reading preferences are kind of all over the board - I read nonfiction, I read graphic novels.

I am proud to be a member of a party that opens its doors to all men--and closes its hearts to none.

Are you accusing me of reading? ~ Ridley

I am not bigoted enough for a system-and not even for my system.

Certainly, we do not need to be soothed and entertained always like children. He who resorts to the easy novel, because he is languid, does no better than if he took a nap.

I masterbate in the shower. My action figures judge me. Especially the Justice League.

I'm just sayin', I don't like fun.

I absolutely believe that people should show respect to everybody, regardless of their lifestyle, regardless of their beliefs, religious beliefs or any other kind of belief.

It’s wrong to hate. It always has been wrong and it always will be wrong! It’s wrong in America, it’s wrong in Germany, it’s wrong in Russia, it’s wrong in China! It was wrong in two thousand B.C., and it’s wrong in nineteen fifty-four A.D.! It always has been wrong, and it always will be wrong!

Nothing is so engaging as the little domestic cares into which you appear to be entering, and as to reading it is useful for onlyfilling up the chinks of more useful and healthy occupations.

Respect other people regardless of the level they are at... or the level you are at. When you hand out respect, you get it back.

Grinning is something you do when you are entertained in some way, such as reading a good book or watching someone you don't care for spill orange soda all over themselves.

I admire Laura Bush because she's the only librarian who would marry an illiterate.