The Comedy Bible, by Judy Carter

“Your life is a joke – and that’s the good news. Wake up and smell the comedy around you.” – pg. 23

“We usually think that we are the only sane ones in our families, but we are solely mistaken. We are not normal. We are comics.” – pg. 35

“Brave people are not unafraid. What distinguishes them is that they act despite the fear.” – pg. 46

“I’ve learned that it’s not always the person with the most talent who succeeds – it’s the one with the most endurance.” – pg. 51

“You might get depressed, because it will seem like every topic has been done. Well, yes, they have. Except for one, that is: your life.” – pg. 111

“There’s no safety net with brilliance.” – pg. 179

“Technique can carry you only so far. Passion and soul have to take you the rest of the way.” – pg. 211

“I fell into the trap of equating fame with success… It took me a long time to realize that success is a state of mind.” – pg. 276

“Sometimes it’s the little moments, when we take the time to recognize others, that we are truly a superstar.” – pg. 338