Madeline Kahn

Fun is carefree. I am not carefree.

Comedy is created when someone is trying very earnestly to do what he feels is the right thing to do at that moment.

Laughter is a strange response. I mean, what is it? It's a spasm of some kind! Is that always joy? It's very often discomfort. It's some sort of explosive reaction. It's very complex.

I find being funny very hard work. I am always asked about it, and I feel guilty saying that, but it's the truth. I love my work, but it ain't easy.