Once you take away the struggle for food, clothing and shelter, work is the one four letter word that offends everyone.
Lenny BruceThe reason I'm in this business, I assume all performers are -- it's Look at me, Ma! It's acceptance, you know -- Look at me, Ma, look at me, Ma, look at me, Ma. And if your mother watches, you'll show off till you're exhausted; but if your mother goes, Ptshew!
Lenny BruceIt's the suppression of the word that gives it the power, the violence, the viciousness.
Lenny BruceLet me tell you the truth: The truth is what is. And what should be is a fantasy a terrible, terrible lie that someone gave the people long ago.
Lenny Bruce