Anthony Fantano Quotes

I don't think comedy is necessarily an attack. It's finding humour in life. I don't think if you're making a joke about something you're automatically demeaning it.

I'm somebody who believes in funny things, and laughing, but I do like for them to come from a place that addresses the human condition.

I like funny things, but I don't find myself particularly funny.

The English can be a very critical, unforgiving people, but criticism can be good. And this is a country that loves comedy.

What also helps our show is that we never take ourselves seriously.

ESPN takes itself very seriously, but for some reason, I'm allowed to be the court jester.

I've turned arrogance into an artform, where it's so absurd that it becomes comedy. But I've never done anything to hurt anybody or steal from anyone.

Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding.

I have no agenda except to be funny. Neither I or the writers profess to offer any worldly wisdom.

Whatever you laugh at in others, laughs at yourself.

I remember interviewing someone I actually felt bad for, and therefore didn't want to take an ironic stance against him. It actually turned out to be a really funny piece.

We're just trying to make ourselves laugh. We realize critics are going to hate it, but it just makes fans like it more.

I have a lot of faith in the power of joking to make something thoughtful.

My whole life I try to make into a comedy, so it would be nice to see that onscreen.

I make fun of situations and try and find the humor in things, but it's never at the expense of the other guy.

For a comedienne, you have to have a little tragedy or a dark side, just not too much. Otherwise it's too disruptive.

You shouldn't listen to us at all if you're looking for information. We don't take ourselves seriously on any level; we're just comedians.

We don't really see a lot of comedic moments in '24.' In fact, I haven't seen all of it, but from what I have seen, I don't know if I've ever laughed at anything that anyone has done on '24.'

I'm too self-serious for a comedy.

'The Ugly Truth' isn't trying to change the world with strong political opinions; it's just trying to entertain you with thoughts and ideas from my crazy mind!

I like Colbert because he's funny, and he's cool. He knows how to have fun and doesn't stick his nose up to Fox.

If I can relate to the joke, it's going to be funny.

Comedy's the ultimate pill that helps the really hard truths and hard facts go down, right?

The best bloggers have tongue planted firmly in cheek.

We have to be able to poke fun at ourselves.