Quotes & Jokes by Demetri Martin / page 14
"Yes" actually means "No" 100% of the time, when the question is "Can I give you some advice?"
I have something called the ‘Who Gives A Shit Test’ that I apply to the things I’m talking about onstage. Like, most of my personal stories, people wouldn’t. Richard Pryor used to tell personal stories, and the audience would be completely rapt, but it’s really rare to be able to do that.
I think the most annoying language is a tie between all the ones I don't know how to speak.
I was student council president in high school, and even in law school, I was vice-president of the student bar association.
I want to make a revolving door that says 'Pull' on it, just see how obedient people are.
A car alarm is a way for a car to tell everyone that its owner is an asshole.
It's always helpful to remember that in the grand scheme of things you are much more important than... um, wait, than... something, maybe.
I was at the mall the other day, looking for a job, girlfriend, pretzel.
Are your feet tired?.. Because you’ve been stomping on my dreams for a few years now.
A lot of people don't like bumper stickers. I don't mind bumper stickers. To me a bumper sticker is a shortcut. It's like a little sign that says 'Hey, let's never hang out.'
Are your feet tired? Because you’ve been stomping on my dreams for a while now. Let’s break up.
My favorite fruit is grapes. Because with grapes, you always get another chance. 'Cause, you know, if you have a crappy apple or a peach, you're stuck with that crappy piece of fruit. But if you have a crappy grape, no problem - just move on to the next. 'Grapes: The Fruit of Hope.'
