Subject: Emotions » Fear

Airline travel is hours of boredom interrupted by moments of stark terror.

disc jockey, screenwriter & humorist

I read somewhere that men’s biggest fear is that women will laugh at them. And women’s biggest fear is that men will kill them… kind of different stakes that we’re working with.

(1978 – ) American stand-up comedian, actress & writer

Even snakes are afraid of snakes.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

A lot of people are afraid of heights, but not me… I'm afraid of widths.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

All men are afraid of eyelash curlers; I sleep with one under my pillow, instead of a gun.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere may be happy.

What happens if you get scared half to death twice?

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

At my age flowers scare me.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

I fear no man, but the dentist.

(1949 – ) American boxing champion

There are moments when everything goes well, but don’t be frightened.

(1864 – 1910) French author

Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist

Ernie Irvan could go bear hunting with a switch. He ain't never afraid.

American auto racer

As a child, I was more afraid of tetanus shots than, for example, Dracula.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

I moved to New York for my health; I’m paranoid, and New York was the only place where my fears were justified.

I’m afraid of sharks – but only in a water situation.

(1973 – ) American comedian

I used to be afraid of relationships; someone would ask me out and I'd say, 'Just take my purse, don't hurt me!'

(1970 – ) American stand-up comedian & voice actor

I don’t fear death, but I sure don’t like those three-footers for par.

(1935 – ) Puerto Rican professional golfer

There’s nothing to fear but life itself.

(1947 – ) comedian & actor

One has fear in front of a goat, in back of a mule, and on every side of a fool.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

It's not that I'm afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

As a child, I was more afraid of tetanus shots than, for example, Dracula.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist