Subject: Family » Parents (Page 2)

When I was younger, I really wanted a skateboard but my parents couldn't afford one; so one morning, I woke up early and went to the garage, I got some wood and some nails… and beat my parents to death.

My foster parents bought me 5 skateboards.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

My parents used to take me to the pet department and tell me it was a zoo.

(1942 – ) Scottish comedian, musician & actor

[A successful parent is one] who raises a child who grows up and is able to pay for his or her own psychoanalysis.

(1941 – 2012) American novelist, producer, screenwriter & director

My parents never understood me; they were Japanese.

(1919 – 1985) Scottish comedian & actor

Parents are the last people on earth who ought to have children.

(1835 – 1902) English composer, author & satirist

My parents had to tie a pork chop around my neck so the dog would play with me.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

When I was a kid my parents moved a lot… but I always found them.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Many children threaten at times to run away from home — this is the only thing that keeps many parents going.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

One year my parents got me Hide and Seek for Christmas.

(1968 – ) Welsh comedian

Because of their size, parents may be difficult to discipline properly.

(1947 – ) author, humorist & satirist

Parents: One of the hardships of a minor’s life.

Americans, indeed, often seem to be so overwhelmed by their children that they’ll do anything for them except stay married to the co-producer.

(1928 – ) British journalist, writer & columnist

I’ve noticed that one thing about parents is that no matter what stage your child is in, the parents who have older children always tell you the next stage is worse.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

My parents divorced when I was one year old so I don't really remember any of the details, but luckily my mom does so she's been really helpful.

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

When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

No matter how calmly you try to referee, parenting will sometimes produce bizarre behavior… and I’m not talking about the kids.

(1937 – ) comedian & television actor

I know I want to have children while my parents are still young enough to take care of them.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

The time I was kidnapped, and the kidnappers sent my parents a note they said, “We want five thousand dollars or you’ll see your kid again.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Adolescence is that period in a kid’s life when parents become more difficult.

(1941 – ) American actor

When I was 15 years old, I got my learner’s permit, which meant that the state of Florida was now obligating me to learn to drive with the two worst drivers in the world: my mom and my dad.

(1959 – ) American comedian, comedy writer, actor & author

My parents only had one argument in forty-five years; it lasted forty-three years.

American stand-up comedian, television writer & actor