83 Quotes by Maria Bamford

Some of my friends and family have tried to challenge me to do jokes that aren’t as self-deprecating, where I genuinely express my own opinion in my own voice.

Here’s the Middle East. Here’s the mosque, here’s the church, open the temple, everybody’s MAD!

I like all kinds of comedy. I like comedy that doesn’t talk about real beliefs or serious thoughts, but then I also like the stuff that does. I think it just depends. It’s a completely personal choice.

I find it creatively satisfying to write material and say it out loud in a public place, whether or not anyone’s listening.

I think the Internet has made it easier for people to connect with things that they really like, as well as provide a more personal experience, of ‘I found this!’ and then you can pass it to friends.

I get sort of short with people and start grumbling and clearing my throat – in honor of my father – when I’m impatient. It’s very charming.

When you’re a comedian, you’re just by yourself.

I just love that part of comedy, where you see somebody’s jokes develop. They try something new to see what works, and I just love that part.

The thing that keeps the thoughts coming back is the power that you put in the thought that you can’t think of it.