Lucky for you, we have absolutely no intention of answering your questions. Jack handy is best known for snls deep thoughts, which consisted of. Jack handey real person, writer on snl, did deep thoughts voiceovers. Deep thoughts by jack handey snl transcripts tonight. But later, i discovered that the idea that he was al franken in. I hope your article can clear up all the confusion, senator al franken told me when i contacted him.
Below are some of his observations i thought youd like. That way, theyd still be good as watchdogs,but they wouldnt eat so much. What they dont understand is,i mean a jellyfish with long, blonde hair. I remember when al franken delivered these on snl, and when reading this book, i can hear. With quirky, offbeat humor that often veers into the unexpected, jack handey s witty one liners make this book the perfect funny gift for fans of mitch hedberg or for anyone who appreciates a good. Deep thoughts was a regular comedy segment on television parts that was featured again in dr. Sometimes i worry what kind of a world we are leaving to the bands of roving mutants who will inherit it. I just received my shipment of his deep thoughts books business expense, and i discovered his wisdom around personal productivity, and life in general. Inspiration for the uninspired by jack handey january 23, 2019 by kim robinson in must read, recommendation jack handey was a writer for snl in the mid 80s. It makes me mad when people say i turned and ran like a scared rabbit. Deep thoughts by jack handey deep thoughts jack handy. With quirky, offbeat humor that often veers into the unexpected, jack handey s witty one liners make this book the perfect funny gift for fans of mitch hedberg or for anyone who appreciates a good dad. Deep thoughts by jack handey, berkley publishing group, 1992.
Jack handey is a real person, and he wrote all the deep thoughts. In april 1984, national lampoon published the first of jack handeys deep thoughts. Waynes world, sting monologue, hedley and wyche, elevator fans, the sinatra group, deep thoughts by jack handey i, the richmeister, deep thoughts by jack handey ii, weekend update with dennis miller, weekend update. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
If a kid asks where rain comes from, i think a cute thing to tell him is god is crying. A book of postcards puts 30 of jack handey s funniest meditations at your fingertips. Jack handeys new novel is available in a fine book store near you. The idea that jack handey known most for the deep thoughts segments on. Jack handey has written deep thoughts for saturday night live, shouts and.
Deep thoughts by james comey jack handey gave us this deep thought. Create amazing picture quotes from jack handey quotations. Jack handey is the envy of every comedy writer in america. I remember when al franken delivered these on snl, and when reading this book, i can hear his nasally voice inflecting these words of wisdom. He is best known for his deep thoughts by jack handey, a large body of surrealistic oneliner jokes, as well as his fuzzy memories and my big thick novel shorts, and for his deadpan delivery. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. The four deep thoughts books hogged bookstore checkout counters for. See more ideas about deep thoughts, thoughts and deep thoughts jack handy. His humor pieces have appeare in the new yorker, outside, playboy, national lampoon, punch, and other publications. He is best known for his deep thoughts by jack handey, a large body of. Deep thoughts on al franken and doughnut bun sandwiches. Michael nesmith reading jack handey s musings on farmers superstitions. Additional deep thoughts appeared in the october and november 1984 editions as well as in the shortlived comedy magazine army man, while more appeared in 1988 in the santa fe new mexican.
Renowned humorist and former saturday night live writer jack handey. You may be wondering who is jack handey and is he an infomercial product. I wish scientists would come up with a wayto make dogs a lot bigger, but with a smaller head. We do however want to celebrate the fine work of the distinguished saturday night live writer with this gallery of the thirtyfour. My favorite saturday night live sketch rolling stone. Snl life humor hilarious funny deep thoughts to tell feel better comedians i laughed. My favorite writer of all time is jack handey, and deep thoughts might be my alltime favorite thing ive ever.
With the exception of the ebersol years, al franken was a consistent. Jack handy quotes deep thoughts jack handy quotable quotes funny quotes random quotes deep thought quotes funny me book funny funny stuff chris weber funny stuff watch saturday night live highlight deep thoughts by jack handy. I dont remember who got this for me, although my top two guesses would be my cousin katie or my friend matt. Get please stop the deep thoughts, the new book from jack handey. So deep they squeak first edition first printing by handey, jack isbn. Jack handey is the envy of every comedy writer in america the. Originally, the deep thoughts bits featured the voice of phil hartman rip in the introduction, then jack handey, real guy, would read the surprising, iconic, and always hilarious statements. If you go parachuting,and your parachute doesnt open,and you friends are all watching you fall,i think a funny gag would be to pretend you were swimming. Deep thoughts are addictive and because nobody can read just one, deep thoughts. Relaxing music played over pastoral scenes, increasing the feeling that you were watching a very zen relaxation video. If you ever drop your keysinto a river of molten lavalet em go, because, man,theyre gone. Stings second time as musical guest and first time hosting. Most or many of these thoughts could have been written on a mens bathroom wall.
Lanier laney, terry sweeney, lorne michaels, al franken, james downey. Glossy postcards are perforated to pull out cleanly for mailing or for display on the bulletin board or fridge. For his writing on snl and other comedy shows, handey has won two emmy awards and a writers guild of america award. Im good enough, im smart enough, and doggone it, people. Jack handey is a solidly built man of 64 with a swoop of graying hair. James downey, al franken, shannon gaughan, jack handey, phil hartman. Oct 22, 2019 deep thoughts by jack handey from old school snl days. Paperback because nobody can read just one, deep thoughts. His most recent book is a comic novel, the stench of honolulu. Please stop the deep thoughts book deep thoughts by jack. Is there a real jack handey deep thoughts by jack handey.
Share funny quotes by jack handey and quotations about cars and waiting. Deep thoughts by jack handey card like my hockey in heaven and calvin and hobbes comics, this hung on my door in college. His other books include the stench of honolulu, what id say to the martians, deeper thoughts, all new, and. His other books include the stench of honolulu, what id say to the martians, deeper thoughts, all new, and deepest thoughts. People laugh when i say that i think a jellyfishis one of the most beautiful things in the world. He was a staff writer for saturday night live, and has won two emmy awards and a writers guild of america award. Deep franken thoughts, with jack handey 01012009 05. Handey also wrote and narrated deep thoughts and fuzzy memories for the show. The oneliners were to become handeys signature work, notable for their. Deep thoughts by jack handey family outings from television parts duration. A national bestselling collection of comedian jack handey s deep thoughts short, funny observations on life that were shown in between sketches on saturday night live. In april 1984, national lampoon published the first of jack handey s deep thoughts. He is best known for deep thoughts by jack handey, which appeared on saturday night live. Although he is friends with al franken and has worked with steve martin, he is the sole author.
The oneliners were to become handey s signature work, notable for their concise humor and their outlandish hypothetical situations. He lives in santa fe, nm, with his wife, dog, and cats. Deep thoughts on personal productivity by jack handey. The ny times has an excellent jack handey profile today. At the bottom youll find links to his the new yorker short stories. New mexicans are rallying against cruel wildlife management. Jack handey born february 25, 1949 is an american humorist. Christine zander, al franken and tom davis, adam mckay, t.