Comedy is exaggerated realism. It can be stretched to the almost ludicrous, but it must always be believable.

Quote by Paul Lynde

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When I said I didn't have a cent, I didn't. I used to get annoyed...

When I said I didn't have a cent, I didn't. I used to get annoyed...

I don't always prepare such rich meals. Sometimes I'll just serve a simple quiche, salad...

I don't always prepare such rich meals. Sometimes I'll just serve a simple quiche, salad...

A room is like a stage. If you see it without lighting, it can be...

A room is like a stage. If you see it without lighting, it can be...

A closet full of wire hangers can be the most dangerous place in the world.

A closet full of wire hangers can be the most dangerous place in the world.

I think basically an actor is a salesman.

I think basically an actor is a salesman.

My table seats eight, so that's my maximum. Having a small number of guests is...

My table seats eight, so that's my maximum. Having a small number of guests is...

I feel now it's useless to keep hoping. The way things are today, we live...

I feel now it's useless to keep hoping. The way things are today, we live...

The whole romantic part of my life was a wipeout. I didn't even own a...

The whole romantic part of my life was a wipeout. I didn't even own a...

My father was adamant in his disapproval of my interest in show business.

My father was adamant in his disapproval of my interest in show business.

Politicians... talk in generalities and lies, and I think they've caused all our grief. They're...

Politicians... talk in generalities and lies, and I think they've caused all our grief. They're...

I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonged to another church.

I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonged to another church.

I laughed all the way through Love Story.

I laughed all the way through Love Story.

If I hadn't become a celebrity, I'd probably be an alcoholic.

If I hadn't become a celebrity, I'd probably be an alcoholic.

I may find something that looks interesting and then go on to alter the recipe...

I may find something that looks interesting and then go on to alter the recipe...

My kitchen is not a place to live in. I made it white so I...

My kitchen is not a place to live in. I made it white so I...

I'm Liberace without a piano.

I'm Liberace without a piano.

I have this beautiful antique silver wine decanter that I bought at an auction. I...

I have this beautiful antique silver wine decanter that I bought at an auction. I...

I wish I had the nerve not to tip.

I wish I had the nerve not to tip.

I have an ulcer. It has an IQ of 185.

I have an ulcer. It has an IQ of 185.

Food was a constant topic of conversation in our household.

Food was a constant topic of conversation in our household.