Manly Manners Quotes

Razor, Profile of Johnny Carson by David Brenner

Johnny Carson influenced a lot of guys. He encouraged people to play it safe and middle of the road, that there was enough comedy to be mined from being a good guy, without needing to go blue. You could be wise and sarcastic and hilarious without being damaging. …It never hurts to be a gentleman, even in comedy.

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