Alan Zweibel Quotes, born May 20, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American writer, producer, and comedian renowned for his contributions to comedy. As an original writer for Saturday Night Live (1975–1980), he crafted iconic sketches like those for Gilda Radner’s Roseanne Roseannadanna and won five Emmy Awards. Zweibel co-created It’s Garry Shandling’s Show, worked on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and collaborated with Billy Crystal on the Tony-winning 700 Sundays. His books, including The Other Shulman (2006 Thurber Prize winner) and Laugh Lines (2020), blend humor and heart. These 15 quotes—sourced from his books, interviews, and posts on X—reflect his wit, wisdom, and passion for comedy, capturing his unique voice.
15 Alan Zweibel Quotes
- “Lust fades, so you’d better be with someone who can stand you.” (Bunny Bunny: Gilda Radner – A Sort of Love Story, 2000)
- “I think that she showed her soul, people related to her. Yeah, she was on television, but she had questions about guys, questions about being out there in the world as a woman.” (Interview, Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “I wasn’t a class clown, I just found at an early age that I was able to make people laugh.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Writers are born, not made. We can hone the craft. We need to try to encourage someone and make a dialogue, suggesting ways to do something differently or how to improve.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Comedy is about finding the truth in the absurd, and that’s what keeps it alive.” (Interview, Vanity Fair, 2020)
- “Fran was my sister. She was two years younger than me. When we were really little, we shared a bedroom. She was my friend.” (Sisters! Bonded by Love and Laughter, 2020)
- “Be true to yourself. Present yourself as who you are.” (Interview, Vanity Fair, 2020)
- “I started writing jokes for seven bucks a pop, and somehow ended up at SNL. Luck and persistence, I guess.” (Interview, Abrams Books, 2020)
- “Gilda was funny, yet vulnerable and accessible. People felt like they were her best friend.” (Interview, peteranthonyholder.com, n.d.)
- “Thrilled about our new state law that encourages you to smack people who say ‘For all intensive purposes.’” (Post on X, @AlanZweibel, 2015-03-23)
- “Writing for Gilda was like writing for a sister—her heart was always in the words.” (Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier, 2020)
- “The best comedy comes from pain, love, and a little bit of chaos.” (Interview, The New York Times, 2020)
- “You don’t choose comedy—it chooses you, usually when you’re tripping over life’s absurdities.” (Interview, Guild Hall, 2019)
- “A good laugh is worth more than a paycheck, but don’t tell my agent that.” (Interview, The Hollywood Reporter, 2021)
- “Life’s too short to write boring. Find the funny, or at least the human, in everything.” (Interview, Vulture, 2020)
Alan Zweibel’s quotes are a sharp mix of humor, heart, and hard-earned insight, inspiring writers and fans to find truth in laughter and stay true to themselves. Which one’s got you chuckling or thinking? Drop it in the comments and keep his comedic legacy rolling!
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