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Jeff Ross

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A name that surfaces again and again in collections of great quotes, Jeff Ross clearly understood the power of language. Jeff Ross's observations on Funny are as sharp as their thoughts on Humor, revealing genuine breadth of mind. 10 of Jeff Ross's sharpest quotes live here, spanning themes of Funny, Humor, Respect, Jealousy, and Friendship. Among their most shared lines: "Humor that is edgy is never squeaky clean."

“When I see a good singer, I get teary-eyed. Part of it is jealousy because all comedians are frustrated rock stars. That's a fact.”

— Jeff Ross

Jealousy

All Quotes by Jeff Ross

“I think Jersey stands alone, and because I'm from Jersey, I never make fun of where people are from. I'll make fun of what they look like, but I'll never make fun of where they are from. Jersey is special.”

— Jeff Ross

Alone

“Humor that is edgy is never squeaky clean.”

— Jeff Ross

Humor

“My parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles were all funny, and I felt that energy, that delivery, that timing, that sarcasm. All that stuff seeped into my brain.”

— Jeff Ross

Funny

“Do you want me to apologize after every joke? If it doesn't offend somebody it's probably not a joke. It's probably an observation that's not funny. It's gotta offend somebody somewhere.”

— Jeff Ross

Funny

“People are roasting each other at parties, at work events, around the fire. It's so fun. People are busting each other's chops, and it's a sign of affection, truly. It's a true test of love and friendship: can you make a man laugh at himself? So what makes a good burn? Go after targets you love and respect. And hit 'em hard.”

— Jeff Ross

Friendship

“I've actually tried to roast somebody that I don't like, and it doesn't go well. Either they're a bad sport or I'm not as funny as I could be.”

— Jeff Ross

Funny

“Athletes tend to have less of a sense of humor than most people. They are heroes to so many. That might be part of it.”

— Jeff Ross

Humor

“When I see a good singer, I get teary-eyed. Part of it is jealousy because all comedians are frustrated rock stars. That's a fact.”

— Jeff Ross

Jealousy

“I'm a big fan of Courtney Love. I love Hole and I love her acting and I love her attitude. I just hope I never meet her in a dark alley.”

— Jeff Ross

Attitude