He has the obligation to society that any human being has. I dont think a satirist has any greater obligation to society than a bricklayer or anybody else. – Shel Silverstein
To me, freedom entitles you to do something, not to not do something. – Shel Silverstein
I will not play tug o war. Id rather play hug o war. Where everyone hugs instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles and rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, and everyone grins, and everyone cuddles, and everyone wins. – Shel Silverstein
Stand-up comics reflect less of a visual humor and more of a commentary. – Shel Silverstein
I took acting classes in college, and once I graduated, I decided to give acting a shot when I couldnt really think of anything else to do. It took me a couple of years to get an agent, and my first big break was The Fanelli Boys, which was a sitcom on NBC. Then I did a few television movies. – Christopher Meloni