104 Quotes by Alan King

I always plan dinner first thing in the morning. That’s the only way I can get through the day, having a specific meal to look forward to at night.

My father helped me leave. He said, ‘It’s all out there, it’s not here.’

My son says I never tell stories about anyone who’s living.

Comedy is an amazing calling. Once you get that first laugh, it’s hard to turn away. Then, of course, you’re hooked and you have to learn how to survive in the business.

There’s a charm, there’s a rhythm, there’s a soul to Jewish humor. When I first saw Richard Pryor perform, I told him, ‘You’re doing a Jewish act.’