16 Quotes by Tom Smothers

Freedom of expression and freedom of speech aren't really important unless they're heard. The freedom of hearing is as important as the freedom of speaking.

I found out that I couldn't have a nervous breakdown. I tried a couple of times, but it just didn't work out. My mind, my body wouldn't let me.

It's hard for me to stay silent when I keep hearing that peace is only attainable through war. There's nothing more scary than watching ignorance in action.

They ought to put an amendment to the First Amendment that says there shall also be freedom of hearing.

If you're ahead of your time, who's going to listen? If you're behind the times, it's boring.

I wanted to be in show business, and I was funny.

No comedian's wife thinks he's funny. The first few years of the marriage, maybe. I was funny as hell the first couple of years.

Our mother was so public - we always talked about her. But with her passing, all of a sudden we don't even want to talk about her.

Every day I think, 'Gosh, I wish I could be like George Carlin, Bill Maher: I want that edge.' But every time I start to get that edgy thing, I get kind of mean.