Matt Groening Funny Quotations

It's a funny show. The characters are surprisingly likable, given how ugly they are. We've got this huge cast of characters that we can move around. And over the last few seasons, we've explored some of the secondary characters' personal lives a bit more.

We've got a bunch of new writers now who tell me they grew up watching The Simpsons. It's bizarre, and they're writing some very funny stuff.

Sometimes people get mad at The Simpsons' subversive story telling, but there's another message in there, which is a celebration of making wild, funny stories.

Love is like racing across the frozen tundra on a snowmobile which flips over, trapping you underneath. At night, the ice-weasels come.

Donuts. Is there anything they can't do?

I thought I had an appetite for destruction, but all I wanted was a club sandwich.

The French are funny, sex is funny, and comedies are funny, yet no French sex comedies are funny.

Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers.

I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me, Superman. Homer Simpson

You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try.' Homer Simpson

I’ll keep it short and sweet - Family. Religion. Friendship. These are the three demons you must slay if you wish to succeed in business.

Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals ... except the weasel.

But Marge, what if we chose the wrong religion? Each week we just make God madder and madder.

Oh, loneliness and cheeseburgers are a dangerous mix.