self-deprecating quotes

7 quotes

People get a kick out of my stupidity.

Dolly Parton

I’m a meathead, man. You’ve got smart people, and you’ve got dumb people. I just happen to be dumb.

Keanu Reeves

I’m no genius.

Lou Holtz

My philosophy is, it’s always very rewarding when you can make an audience laugh. I don’t mind making fun of myself. I like self-deprecating comedy. But I’d like you to laugh with me occasionally, too.

Dwayne Johnson

I was terrible at straight items. When I wrote obituaries, my mother said the only thing I ever got them to do was die in alphabetical order.

Erma Bombeck

Believe it or not, I make myself laugh. Sometimes when I have thoughts or say some things that are funny, it just makes me laugh, and I don’t mind laughing at it before you guys do.

Kevin Hart

When I jumped off a roof in Cannes in a bee costume, I looked ridiculous. But this is my business; I have to humiliate myself.

Jerry Seinfeld