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Robert Orben
20 quotes
“President Ford used humor a great deal.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Gail Russell Chaddock (January 3, 2007) "Congress tries Ford's way - The late president's emphasis on compromise is recalled as the 110th Congress is set to convene", Christian Science Monitor, p. 1.
“It's mandatory in this day and age to be considered to have a sense of humor and to demonstrate it. You're not paying me for a joke, You're paying me for the right joke.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Gail Russell Chaddock (December 9, 2005) "Backstory: Serious business of jokes in politics", Christian Science Monitor, p. 20.
“A young person today has a nanosecond attention span, so whatever you do in a humor has to be short. Younger people do not wait for anything that takes time to develop. We're going totally to one-liners. Telling a joke is risk taking. Younger people are more insecure and not willing to put themselves on the line, so a quick one-liner is much safer.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Warren St. John, The New York Times (May 28, 2005) "Wit's end: The death of the joke - Old-style wisecracks are passe in an age of decreasing attention spans, political correctness and the Internet", The Orlando Sentine…
“Dick Cheney has to be the kindliest attack dog ever.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Associated Press (August 4, 2000) "Cheney Draws GOP Enthusiasm: Republicans Relish Bush Running Mate's Hits on Clinton-Gore - Republican National Convention 2000", The Press of Atlantic City, p. A6.
“It always seems to someone outside the business that it is very difficult to write for a comedy show because it must be done quickly. Actually, it is much easier to write this humor than to do a joke or a show from scratch, because the audience knows the plot. Just mention what is going on and then deliver the punch line.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1998 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lauren Keeport (February 3, 1998) "Scandal feeds maelstrom of Clinton jokes - 'Monicagate' a windfall for TV wits", The Washington Times, p. A2.
“I remember when humor was gentle pokes. I used to call it 'arm around the shoulder' humor. Now they go for the jugular and they take no prisoners. It's mean, mean stuff.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1993 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Steve Lowery (October 23, 1993) "What's So Funny? Humor Comes Under Harsh Glare of Political Correctness", Press-Telegram, p. C1.
“If somebody accuses you in a story of being a crook, you can demand that they prove it. But if a comic says it and you protest, people say, 'What's the matter, you can't take a joke?'”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1992 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Thomas J. Brazaitis (March 14, 1992) "Comics' Barbs Keep White House Hopefuls On The Run", The Plain Dealer, p. 4A.
“If you can get someone to laugh with you, they will be more willing to identify with you, listen to you. It parts the waters.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1990 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Susan Feeney (March 24, 1990) "It's no joke: politicians pay to get those laughs", The Dallas Morning News, p. 1C.
“George Bush has turned into the playboy of the Western world. He shows up at Chinese restaurants, at movies, at the Kennedy Center. He seems to be a totally relaxed, enjoy-the-moment kind of individual. He has shown a sense of playfulness that is very appealing. It shows he isn't overwhelmed by the overwhelming responsibilities he is taking on.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kevin Merida (January 15, 1989) "The Bush Inauguration - The 'real George Bush' -- exhibiting confidence and an unpretentious, fun-loving touch -- emerges from Reagan's shadow", The Dallas Morning News, p. 1M.
“Very few people ever meet celebrities. All we really know is what we read about them and the most memorable lines are jokes. That's how we tend to define what we think of a public figure.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1988 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Janet Cawley (September 22, 1988) "The Joke's On George, Mike, Dan and Lloyd", Chicago Tribune, p. 23.
“Humor is a marvelous communications tool, as Reagan has demonstrated so well. He has weathered many a storm that others might not have. With Reagan, people just say, 'There he goes again.' A sense of humor allows a president to back off a little from the tensions of the moment and take a calmer view of things.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1988 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Phil Gailey (June 12, 1988) "Presidential politics should be more of a laughing matter", St. Petersburg Times, p. 5D.
“Anybody with a good sense of humor is one-up on their competition. We respond to somebody who has the ability to make us laugh. It's a bonding influence.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1988 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kevin Merida (February 15, 1988) "A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to The White House - The one-laugh-one-vote theory has candidates cracking wise", The Dallas Morning News, p. 1C.
“Humor starts like a wildfire, but then continues on, smoldering, smoldering for years.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1987 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Elizabeth Kastor (May 6, 1987) "The Jokers Take Heart - Pundits Ponder The Implications", The Washington Post, p. B1.
“As much as we admire all the characteristics of a Ronald Reagan, as soon as something goes wrong, people will hate those same characteristics.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1986 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Dave Hoekstra (September 28, 1986) "A former president's gag order - Ford's symposium examines humor in the Oval Office", Chicago Sun-Times, p. 22.
“The chance to be seen as a warm, witty guy is too good an opportunity for a politician to miss.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1986 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Marianne Means (September 26, 1986) "I Just Flew In From The White House - And, Boy, Are My Arms Tired", Seattle Post-Intelligencer, p. A10.
“Humor gives presidents the chance to be seen as warm, relaxed persons. Humor reaches out and puts its arm around the listener and says, 'I am one of you, I understand,' and implicitly it promises, 'I will do something about your problems.'”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1986 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: William Lowther (September 21, 1986) "Americans laugh at their presidents -- not with them", The Toronto Star, p. B3.
“Nowadays, you cannot be a very Effective political figure without Having a demonstrable sense of humor. People take to it.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1986 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Claudia Buck (May 26, 1986) "Humorless Election Year Is Nothing To Laugh At", Sacramento Bee, p. A1.
“I'd be surprised if Ronald Reagan doesn't run again. To us it's a second term. To him it's a double feature.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1983 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lou Cannon (January 17, 1983) "Is the Presidency Really So Fragile That Leaks Can Destroy It?", The Washington Post, p. A3.
“Humor is the most honest of emotions. Applause for a speech can be insincere, but with humor, if the audience doesn't like it there's no faking it.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1982 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Leslie Berger (January 28, 1982) "A Little Night Humor", The Washington Post, C1.
“The secret of writing comedy is to know where it's all going, then get ahead of it.”
Robert Orben (1928–2023) first seen 1979 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Henry Allen (January 4, 1979) "Life in the Laugh Factory", The Washington Post, p. B1.