Carl Reiner quotes

Carl Reiner was an American actor, comedian, director, and writer, widely known for his influential work in television and film. His creativity shaped such classics as "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and led to a distinguished career spanning several decades. He became a beloved figure in comedy, celebrated for his wit and enduring contributions to entertainment. Here are 10 of his quotes:

The absolute truth is the thing that makes people laugh.

Carl Reiner

I'm a charming coward; I fight with words.

Carl Reiner

Comedians are really writers who don't have pens and pencils about them, but they riff.

Carl Reiner

Everybody wants to laugh - you know that. They need to laugh... people need to laugh.

Carl Reiner

I think that comedy really tells you how it is. The other thing about comedy is that - you don't even know if you're failing in drama, but you do know when you're failing in comedy. When you go to a comedy and you don't hear anybody laughing, you know that you've failed.

Carl Reiner

I've done everything I've wanted to do. I have three children, I have grandchildren, I have books, I did movies, I've directed movies, I've done almost everything I've wanted to do.

Carl Reiner

If you can get a laugh out of a name, you're ahead of the game.

Carl Reiner

It's like a bird. If he knew what he was doing, he would fall.

Carl Reiner

A fellow who has a funny bone can learn to hone his skills, but I don't think you can develop a funny bone - you either have it or you don't. And by the way - when you get it, we don't know it.

Carl Reiner