Self-Referential Humor Quotes

Within the structure of 'Scream 4,' there is the film within a film, but that's been part of the 'Scream' franchise since 'Scream 2,' when you had the 'Stab' franchise.

I'm in all my films, I can't help it. I just jam myself in there if there's a space.

What good is a character who's always winking at the audience to let them in on the secret?

I remember a few years ago I was sitting at home with my wife watching the Oscars. I was sitting on the couch and suddenly heard my voice. It's thrilling. It's interesting that a lot of guys do me. I have a friend who does me on his answering machine so when I call him I talk to myself. I don't really know what that comes from. It doesn't seem to me that I speak in a strange way. My wife says Kevin's (Spacey) the best.

As a comedy writer, I'm always praying for the day I can tell a self-aware/break-the-fourth-wall style of joke.

I love doing meta-humor, as long as it doesn't become too distracting and it's subtle.

I think Woody Allen is Woody Allen, and no matter where he goes he still makes his Woody Allen films.

I'm in Alkaline Trio; I guess I get to rip off myself. I give myself permission.

Dan Harmon has this idea that characters on TV are allowed to talk about their favorite movies and TV shows and songs.

When the protagonist breaks the fourth wall by looking at the camera in a movie, it's generally been used for comedic purposes, rather than feeling like they're looking into your soul.

I have that sort of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David/George Costanza thing where people are like, "How did you feel writing such an unlikable character?" And I'm like, "It's me! I based him on myself!" There are certain moments where they do feel like unwittingly personal attacks.

One of the problems in modern comics is that they keep referencing themselves endlessly.

I love horror, sci-fi and action, or I wouldn't make these kinds of movies, but those designations are Trojan horses to make these personal comedies.

Mystery Science Theater is really a postmodern show, it's really derived of many influences.