It`s acceptable for men to act the fool. When women try, they`re considered aggressive and opinionated.

- Madeline Kahn

My mother was a Bohemian - in the good sense of the word. A searcher. And she investigated various religions.

- Madeline Kahn

I can't even really tell a joke. 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 l…

- Madeline Kahn

Me, as myself, I don't think I'm particularly funny. But I've noticed that people in my life always have found me amusing. Which, when I was little, …

- Madeline Kahn

Ah, but the servant waits, while the master baits.

- Madeline Kahn

Life after death is as improbable as sex after marriage!

- Madeline Kahn

Comedy is an ability to observe and see what's funny in a situation and be able to forget yourself enough to do it.

- Madeline Kahn

If a scene isn't well written they'll drop your neckline to fill the void.

- Madeline Kahn

What's wrong with musicals now is all the gifted men who've died of AIDS-who would otherwise be here today creating great theater.

- Madeline Kahn