Quote by Hank Azaria

You can't be funny for funny's sake. You try to get as outrageous situation as you can but it always has to be believable and based in real character motivations and what people would really do.

You can't be funny for funny's sake. You try to get as outra

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of authenticity and believability in humor. It emphasizes that being funny shouldn't be an end in itself, but rather should arise naturally from genuine character motivations and realistic situations. It suggests that humor is most effective when it is grounded in the truth of human nature and what people would genuinely do. Funny situations or jokes should strive to be outrageous, but never at the expense of credibility or plausibility. Ultimately, the quote encourages comedy to be rooted in relatability and authenticity rather than simply pursuing laughs for their own sake.

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By Hank Azaria

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