Behind the Laughter/Quotes

The funniest stuff came right out of real life. [flashes back to shooting a scene with Homer] Son, let's go out for frosty chocolate milkshakes. Cowabunga, dude! And... cut! Dad, I've never said "cowabunga" in my life. Your script sucks! Why you little... [begins to angrily strangle him] Hey, that's funny! [the two stop, then Homer and Bart continue with a fake strangling as they make mock grunting and gagging noises]
 * Homer: And that horrible act of child abuse became one of our most beloved running gags.

The Simpsons' TV show started out on a wing and a prayer. But now the wing was on fire, and the prayer had been answered by Satan.

It was the best Thanksgiving ever. I mean, emotionally, it was terrible, but the turkey was so moist!

Marge put together a night club act.. [singing] I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputy! She didn't do it! She didn't do it! So the next time you see a sheriff, shoot him [audience gasps] A smile! Goodnight! She didn't do it! She didn't do it!

Right and the award for best hardcore thrash metal goes to "Simpsons Christmas Boogie"?!

Okay, the material was a little corny, but Homer and I had real chemistry onscreen. Every day I thought about firing Marge… you know, just to shake things up.

I want to set the record straight: [slowly] I thought the cop was a prostitute.