Madeline Kahn quotes

Madeline Kahn was an American actress and comedian widely recognized for her work in film, television, and theater. Known for her sharp wit and memorable comedic performances, she earned several Academy Award and Tony Award nominations. She is remembered as a beloved figure of American entertainment, celebrated for her unique charm and talent. Here are 13 of her quotes:

I don't like to be my own audience, I find that being my own audience, being in the audience, makes me self-conscious, basically. So I tune in sometimes, with the sound off, to check it out and I back up to it. In the future I will look at it when some time has passed.

Madeline Kahn

Laughter is a strange response. I mean, what is it? It's a spasm of some kind! Is that always joy? It's very often discomfort. It's some sort of explosive reaction. It's very complex.

Madeline Kahn

What's wrong with musicals now is all the gifted men who've died of AIDS-who would otherwise be here today creating great theater.

Madeline Kahn

Me, as myself, I don't think I'm particularly funny. But I've noticed that people in my life always have found me amusing. Which, when I was little, really bothered me.

Madeline Kahn

How can I believably be a dumb blonde. I'm the furthest thing from it. I am intelligent. I don't mean I have a great IQ. I just mean there's always an intelligence present in what I do.

Madeline Kahn

Fun is carefree. I am not carefree.

Madeline Kahn

Comedy is created when someone is trying very earnestly to do what he feels is the right thing to do at that moment.

Madeline Kahn

In Hollywood I thought I was large and klutzy, like the characters I played.

Madeline Kahn

She is one of the most talented people that ever lived. I mean, either in stand-up comedy, or acting, or whatever you want, you can't beat Madeline Kahn.

Madeline Kahn

My mother was a Bohemian - in the good sense of the word. A searcher. And she investigated various religions.

Madeline Kahn

From inside where I live, I feel like I just perceive events in a certain rational way. I often find it sad or poignant, and it may not make me laugh a bit. But I don't mind inventing a portrait that allows others to laugh if that's what they want to do.

Madeline Kahn