Subject: Family (Page 13)

If the baby is happy, don’t try to make it happier.

As a family we couldn't decide whether to have grandma buried or cremated… in the end, we let her live.

(1973 – ) English writer & stand-up comedian

Do me a favor; when you get home, throw your mother a bone.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

I live near a remedial school and outside there is a sign that says, slow – children; that can't be good for their self esteem.

(1972 – ) Anglo-Irish comedian, writer & actor

The best time to give advice to your children is while they’re still young enough to believe you know what you’re talking about.

Parents are embarrassed when their children tell lies, and even more embarrassed when they tell the truth.

I’ll be spending the holidays with my family; nothing special, just some light bickering and biting sarcasm.

(1957 – ) American stand-up comedian, actor & screenwriter

When I was a kid my family said having feelings was an act of treason.

(1947 – ) comedian & actor

We've had bad luck with our kids… they've all grown up.

(1890 – 1957) author & journalist

I’ve got a long history of suicide in my family; the good news is it skips a generation, so, if I’m lucky, my kids will kill themselves.

(1978 – ) American writer & stand-up comedian

Parents: The one thing children wear out faster than shoes.

Don’t forget Mother’s Day; or as they call it in Beverly Hills, Dad’s Third Wife Day.

(1950 – ) comedian & television host

The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant – and let the air out of the tires.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

My house is made out of balsa wood, so when I want to scare the neighborhood kids I lift it over my head and tell them to get out of my yard or I’ll throw it at them.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

You might be a redneck if… you have a bumper sticker that says, "MY MOTHER'S AN HONOR STUDENT AT SOUTH LITTLE ROCK JR. HIGH."

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

Now the thing about having a baby – and I can’t be the first person to have noticed this – is that thereafter you have it.

(1922 – 2003) author & playwright

Distant Relative: One who can be very distant – especially when he has lots of money.

I’d like to start a family, but you have to have a date first.

(1947 – ) American comedian, writer, actor & television producer

Have you ever thought about registering as a sex offender just so your friends won’t bring their kids over to your house?

(1967 – ) American stand-up comedian & actor

A gypsy girl sent an email to an [advice columnist] “I am 12 years old and haven’t had sex yet, do you think my brother is queer?”

(1942 – ) Scottish comedian, musician & actor

Kids… I like kids, but I couldn’t eat a whole one.