Subject: Family

The only time she really cried is when I sat her down and told her that she was not adopted.

(1935 – 2014) American comedian, television personality, writer & director

Can I Sit on Your Lap While You’re Pooping?

The advantage of having only one child is that you always know who did it.

(1927 – 1996) columnist & humorist

When your first baby drops its doll, you sterilize it; when your second baby drops its doll, you tell the dog to “Fetch.”

(1941 – ) poet, author, editor & anthologist

Twin: A double-take.

We picked out old-fashioned names for our kids; our little boy is Hunter and our little girl is Gatherer. 

comedian

The worst feature of a new baby is its mother’s singing.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

Remember as far as anyone knows, we're a nice normal family.

cartoon character in The Simpsons (Dan Castellaneta)

I am determined that my children shall be brought up in their father’s religion, if they can find out what it is.

(1775 – 1834) English critic & essayist

I can’t wait till Sunday, I’m gonna see my favorite niece and my other niece.

(1970 – ) American comedian, writer & actress

I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford… then I want to move in with them.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

I have seen my kid struggle into the kitchen in the morning with outfits that need only one accessory… an empty gin bottle.

(1927 – 1996) columnist & humorist

Heredity: What a man believes in until his son begins to behave like a delinquent.

There are three ways to get something done: do it yourself, hire someone, or forbid your kids to do it.

Dad taught me everything I know; unfortunately, he didn’t teach me everything he knows.

(1962 – ) American race car driver

Never raise your hand to your children it leaves your midsection unprotected.

(1927 – ) magician & comedy writer

The father of the bride should realize he isn’t losing a daughter but gaining a bathroom.

I like going to the park and watching the children run and jump around, because you see, they don't know I'm using blanks.

(1956 – ) American comedian

You can learn many things from children… how much patience you have for instance.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist

I would like to give these kids a good home; in fact, there’s one a few miles away from here…

(1957 – 2008) American comedian & actor

My mother had morning sickness after I was born.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor