Quotes about fun page 2
George Grossmith (1847–1912) English comedian, writer, composer, actor, and singer
Song You should see me dance the Polka This song was performed and played a roll in the 1941 movie, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" in a scene that took place in an English music hall. The movie starred Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman, and Lana Turner; directed by Victor Fleming.
Jack Welch (1935) American executive: General Electric CEO
Source: Jack: Straight from the Gut (2001), Ch. 14.
Sukirti Kandpal (1987) Indian actress
Sukirti Kandpal on her characters http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/every-character-i-have-played-close-my-heart-sukirti-kandpal/
Jean-Michel Jarre (1948) French composer, performer and music producer
Interviewed on the Danish Monitor radio programme 2005-11-30
Justin Bieber (1994) Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor
Interview Magazine, as quoted in "Justin Bieber: No One Can Stop Me" http://www.justjared.com/2010/04/07/justin-bieber-no-one-can-stop-me/, April 2010
“It's more fun to be a pirate than to join the Navy.”
Steve Jobs (1955–2011) American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc.
At a retreat in September 1982, as quoted in John Sculley and John A. Byrne, Odyssey: Pepsi to Apple – A Journey of Adventure, Ideas, and the Future (1987), p. 157
As quoted or paraphrased in Young Guns: The Fearless Entrepreneur's Guide to Chasing Your Dreams and Breaking Out on Your Own (2009) by Robert Tuchman, p. 18
1980s
Variant: Why join the Navy . . . if you can be a pirate?
Rush Limbaugh (1951) U.S. radio talk show host, Commentator, author, and television personality
Radio show assertions, reported in "Rush Limbaugh: Here’s way to stop 100% of lies in society" at American Grand Jury (19 January 2011) http://americangrandjury.org/rush-limbaugh-heres-way-to-stop-100-of-lies-in-society
“Mirth is better than Fun & Happiness is better than Mirth.”
William Blake (1757–1827) English Romantic poet and artist
Letter to Revd. Dr. Trusler (1799)
Context: Fun I love, but too much Fun is of all things the most loathsom. Mirth is better than Fun & Happiness is better than Mirth.
“This is not the time for political fun and games. This is the time for a new beginning.”
Ronald Reagan (1911–2004) American politician, 40th president of the United States (in office from 1981 to 1989)
Address to the Nation (27 July 1981) http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1981/72781d.htm <br class="br">1980s, First term of office (1981–1985) <br class="br">Context: This is not the time for political fun and games. This is the time for a new beginning. I ask you now to put aside any feelings of frustration or helplessness about our political institutions and join me in this dramatic but responsible plan to reduce the enormous burden of Federal taxation on you and your family.
Burt Reynolds (1936–2018) American actor, director and producer.
"Burt Reynolds Has Made Mistakes. But He Regrets Nothing." in The New York Times (23 March 2018) https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/23/movies/burt-reynolds-the-last-movie-star.html. Chosen as the Quote of the Day for 6 September 2018.
Pope Francis (1936) 266th Pope of the Catholic Church
Statements on his official plane traveling from Sri Lanka to the Philippines, reported in "Pope Francis: 'You cannot make fun of the faith of others (15 January 2015) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSV-GD9gA-U <br class="br">2010s, 2015 <br class="br">Context: Not only does each person have the freedom and the right to say what they think for the common good, they have a duty to do so. Because while it is true that is wrong to react with violence, If my good friend Mr Gasparri says a curse word against my mother, he can expect a punch in the nose. … It's normal. You cannot provoke. You cannot insult the faith of others. You cannot make fun of the faith of others. … There are so many people who speak badly about religions or other religions, who make fun of them, who make a game out of the religions of others. They are provocateurs. And what happens to them is what would happen to Mr Gasparri if he says a curse word against my mother. There is a limit. … One cannot make war… kill in the name of one’s own religion, that is, in the name of God.
“Girls are no fun to kill. Guys are more interesting to kill.”
John Wayne Gacy (1942–1994) American serial killer and torturer
Quoted by victim and survivor Robert Donnelly in: Sullivan, Terry; Killer Clown: The John Wayne Gacy Murders (2011), Pinnacle, pg. 284
Ray Bradbury (1920–2012) American writer
The Paris Review interview (2010)
Context: I don’t understand writers who have to work at it. I like to play. I’m interested in having fun with ideas, throwing them up in the air like confetti and then running under them.
“Lots of death, huh? Personally, I'm trying to avoid lots of death, but you guys have fun!”
Rick Riordan book The House of Hades
Source: The House of Hades
“We punch people, Valkyrie. That’s who we are. Embrace your inner lunatic. Fun times guaranteed.”
Derek Landy (1974) Irish children's writer
Variant: Embrace your inner lunatic. Fun times guaranteed.
Source: Death Bringer
“we had such tremendous fun
and much agony together
for some years”
Charles Bukowski book The People Look Like Flowers at Last
Source: The People Look Like Flowers at Last
“Obeying the rules might be smart, but it's not as nearly as much fun.”
Jill Shalvis (1963) American writer
Source: Simply Irresistible
“How do you know you're having fun if there's no one watching you have it?”
Douglas Adams book The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Source: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
“Life is meant to be fun, and joyous, and fulfilling.”
Jim Henson (1936–1990) American puppeteer
Source: It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider
“My God,' he gasped, 'you're fun to kiss.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald book Tender Is the Night
Source: Tender Is the Night
“Nothing is fun until you're good at it.”
Amy Chua book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Source: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
“Science fiction is for real, space opera is for fun.”
Brian W. Aldiss (1925–2017) British science fiction author
Gregory Maguire book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
Source: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
Jimmy Buffett (1946) American singer–songwriter and businessman
Variant: Life is more manageable when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party.
“My dream is to die thinking "Wow, that was fun! I'm tired.”
Masami Tsuda (1970) Japanese manga artist
Source: Kare Kano: His and Her Circumstances, Vol. 20
“Sitting in cold wet britches for an hour was no fun even in a magic kingdom.”
Katherine Paterson book Bridge to Terabithia
Source: Bridge to Terabithia
“Are you making fun of my hero complex?'
Yeah.”
Linda Howard (1950) American writer
Source: Mr. Perfect
Mark Batterson (1969) American pastor and writer
Source: Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge
“Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face.”
Dave Barry (1947) American writer
“Never put off till tomorrow the fun you can have today.”
Aldous Huxley book Brave New World
Source: Brave New World
Dave Eggers book A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
Source: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
“I can’t imagine anything worse than being required to have fun.”
Scott Westerfeld (1963) American science fiction writer
Laurie Faria Stolarz (1972) American writer
Source: Deadly Little Voices
“I respect everything I make fun of.”
John Waters (1946) American filmmaker, actor, comedian and writer
“And I was having too much fun to stop now.”
Jeff Lindsay book Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Source: Darkly Dreaming Dexter
“Its more fun to think of the future than dwell on the past.”
Sara Shepard (1973) Author
Source: Unbelievable
“I’d rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints, the sinners are much more fun.”
Billy Joel (1949) American singer-songwriter and pianist
Variant: I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints.
“Safe, I decided, didn't leave much room for fun.”
Justina Chen (1968) American writer
Source: North of Beautiful
“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.”
Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) American writer and lecturer
Dale Carnegie, quoted in Permission to Play : Taking Time to Renew Your Smile (2003) by Jill Murphy Long, p. 69
Walter de la Mare (1873–1956) English poet and fiction writer
Hi!
Source: Rhymes and Verses: Collected Poems for Young People
“What fun is it being cool if you can't wear a sombrero?”
Bill Watterson (1958) American comic artist
“If you never did
You should.
These things are fun.
and Fun is good.”
Dr. Seuss book One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (1960)
“The only use she has for the word fun is to make the word funeral.”
Rachel Cohn (1968) American writer
Source: Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Jen Lancaster (1967) American writer
Source: Such a Pretty Fat: One Narcissist's Quest to Discover If Her Life Makes Her Ass Look Big, or Why Pie Is Not the Answer
“I have never been convinced there's anything inherently wrong in having fun.”
George Plimpton (1927–2003) journalist, writer, editor, actor
Ilona Andrews American husband-and-wife novelist duo
Source: Magic Bleeds
“I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.”
Katharine Hepburn (1907–2003) film, stage, and television actress