He is best known for deep thoughts by jack handey, which appeared on saturday night live. Get please stop the deep thoughts, the new book from jack handey. In april 1984, national lampoon published the first of jack handey s deep thoughts. For his writing on snl and other comedy shows, handey has won two emmy awards and a writers guild of america award. 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. So deep they squeak first edition first printing by handey, jack isbn. A book of postcards puts 30 of jack handey s funniest meditations at your fingertips. The oneliners were to become handey s signature work, notable for their concise humor and their outlandish hypothetical situations. Jack handey is a real person, and he wrote all the deep thoughts. I hope your article can clear up all the confusion, senator al franken told me when i contacted him.
He was a staff writer for saturday night live, and has won two emmy awards and a writers guild of america award. Im good enough, im smart enough, and doggone it, people. Jack handey has written deep thoughts for saturday night live, shouts and. 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. I remember when al franken delivered these on snl, and when reading this book, i can hear his nasally voice inflecting. Deep thoughts by jack handey deep thoughts jack handy. In april 1984, national lampoon published the first of jack handeys deep thoughts. Deep thoughts by jack handey farmer superstitions from. Deep thoughts by jack handey, berkley publishing group, 1992. 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.
Although he is friends with al franken and has worked with steve martin, he is the sole author. But later, i discovered that the idea that he was al franken in. My favorite saturday night live sketch rolling stone. The four deep thoughts books hogged bookstore checkout counters for. Oct 22, 2019 deep thoughts by jack handey from old school snl days.
James downey, al franken, shannon gaughan, jack handey, phil hartman. We do however want to celebrate the fine work of the distinguished saturday night live writer with this gallery of the thirtyfour. 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. His other books include the stench of honolulu, what id say to the martians, deeper thoughts, all new, and. Relaxing music played over pastoral scenes, increasing the feeling that you were watching a very zen relaxation video. People laugh when i say that i think a jellyfishis one of the most beautiful things in the world. Lucky for you, we have absolutely no intention of answering your questions. I just received my shipment of his deep thoughts books business expense, and i discovered his wisdom around personal productivity, and life in general. If a kid asks where rain comes from, i think a cute thing to tell him is god is crying. Deep thoughts was a regular comedy segment on television parts that was featured again in dr.
Share funny quotes by jack handey and quotations about cars and waiting. He lives in santa fe, nm, with his wife, dog, and cats. Jack handey is a solidly built man of 64 with a swoop of graying hair. At the bottom youll find links to his the new yorker short stories. Please stop the deep thoughts book deep thoughts by jack. Stings second time as musical guest and first time hosting. Jack handy is best known for snls deep thoughts, which consisted of. New mexicans are rallying against cruel wildlife management. You may be wondering who is jack handey and is he an infomercial product.
It makes me mad when people say i turned and ran like a scared rabbit. Deep thoughts on personal productivity by jack handey. Deep thoughts by james comey jack handey gave us this deep thought. Create amazing picture quotes from jack handey quotations.
Sometimes i worry what kind of a world we are leaving to the bands of roving mutants who will inherit it. He is best known for his deep thoughts by jack handey, a large body of. 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. Below are some of his observations i thought youd like. Jack handeys new novel is available in a fine book store near you. Deep thoughts on al franken and doughnut bun sandwiches. Most or many of these thoughts could have been written on a mens bathroom wall. Longtime snl writer jack handey, whos responsible for recurring sketches like unfrozen caveman lawyer and deep thoughts, is the subject. Deep thoughts by jack handey snl transcripts tonight. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
My favorite writer of all time is jack handey, and deep thoughts might be my alltime favorite thing ive ever. Deep thoughts by jack handey family outings from television parts duration. Glossy postcards are perforated to pull out cleanly for mailing or for display on the bulletin board or fridge. Renowned humorist and former saturday night live writer jack handey. Jack handey is the envy of every comedy writer in america. The ny times has an excellent jack handey profile today.
Deep franken thoughts, with jack handey 01012009 05. Paperback first edition, signed by author free signed copy of fuzzy memories with each order. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. With the exception of the ebersol years, al franken was a consistent. 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. What they dont understand is,i mean a jellyfish with long, blonde hair. His other books include the stench of honolulu, what id say to the martians, deeper thoughts, all new, and deepest thoughts.
Jack handey born february 25, 1949 is an american humorist. Jack handey is the author of the bestselling deep thoughts series of books. Lanier laney, terry sweeney, lorne michaels, al franken, james downey. That way, theyd still be good as watchdogs,but they wouldnt eat so much. Jack handey real person, writer on snl, did deep thoughts voiceovers. I wish scientists would come up with a wayto make dogs a lot bigger, but with a smaller head. See more ideas about deep thoughts, thoughts and deep thoughts jack handy. Handey also wrote and narrated deep thoughts and fuzzy memories for the show. The idea that jack handey known most for the deep thoughts segments on. 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. 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. Jack handey is the envy of every comedy writer in america the. Is there a real jack handey deep thoughts by jack handey. His most recent book is a comic novel, the stench of honolulu.
The oneliners were to become handeys signature work, notable for their. Deep thoughts are addictive and because nobody can read just one, deep thoughts. Deep thoughts by jack handey card like my hockey in heaven and calvin and hobbes comics, this hung on my door in college. Snl life humor hilarious funny deep thoughts to tell feel better comedians i laughed.
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