253 Quotes by Norm Macdonald

Many frequently change their principles, but seldom their practices.

I don't know anything about politics. I wouldn't put too much into my prediction on politics.

Some men mistake generosity for charity: these flatter themselves that they are giving gratuitously, whilst they are merely rewarding secret services offered their vanity.

I sort of have open invitations from a lot of people to do TV. But it's very hard for me to do roles in sitcoms and movies because I'm not a great actor, so if the material isn't good, I'm in torment while I do it.

I don't have any ambition.

A lot of people think I'm difficult to work with. It's not like I really want to do that much stuff, so it doesn't really matter. I guess I'm somewhat difficult when it comes to comedy.

There is a very prevalent tenet with youth, that good company is every thing desirable, and that bad is even better than none.

I miss seeing real comics, Shecky Greene and Buddy Hackett, those types. I like straight stand-up, talking about the Olympics and why I feel obligated to watch them. 'Why am I watching archery at 4 in the afternoon?'

Imprudent restrictions often force youth farther than enticement would carry them; and careless limitation is frequently worse than no injunction.