Ronnie Corbett Quotes

I learned a long time ago from when I did 'Seinfeld' never to take anything seriously, and to be part of the joke is the best way to show what a good sport I was.

I like to have fun, but I don't think of myself as being funny. But I'm a big jokester, so I make fun of myself a lot!

I laughed, even if I was the butt of the joke.

The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood.

My success comes in making fun of whatever you're doing. That's my way.

I think that certain things are funny and certain things are okay to make fun of - including myself.

I don't mind being the brunt of a joke, so long as it's a good one.

The one that was most fun was That's My Bush; the part that I did for Comedy Central. That was a hoot. That was more fun that one should be allowed to have.

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

If you're serious, you really understand that it's important that you laugh as much as possible and admit that you're the funniest person you ever met. You have to laugh. Admit that you're funny. Otherwise, you die in solemnity.

I suppose I look for humor in most situations because it humanizes things; it makes a character much more three-dimensional if there's some kind of humor. Not necessarily laugh-out-loud type of stuff, just a sense that there is a humorous edge to things. I do like that.

If possible, be funny.

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

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

I can really stir up a conversation. Every time I go to a meeting or a casting, I try to make it as light and funny as I can. I'm always making really awkward jokes. You have to make life fun and not take it too seriously. I may look like I'm very serious and into my work, but if you knew me, I'm just a jokester.

Gentle dullness ever loves a joke.

I don't feel that I'm explaining the world or teaching people anything. And I'm not trying to be a mirror, showing them what's really going on the world. All I'm trying to do is think of stuff that's funny, just like when I'm kidding around with my friends.

Humor is a very important part of leadership.

I'm too self-serious for a comedy.

Comedy can be fun no matter what you're playing. It always has the potential to be a blast.

I always gravitate toward the humor in something.

I usually joke around, especially on set.

Humor without sadness underneath it feels cheap and aggressive.

We've always had a sense of humor - look at our name.

I have enjoyed doing comedies the most because in real life, I don't take myself or anyone else too seriously!