Dumbing Quotes

"You go in and meet the head of BBC One and get an assurance about not dumbing down. And then, of course a few months later, he`s been replaced by someone you haven`t met." (Speaking in 2001)

I`ve been dubbed the man most responsible for the dumbing of America, so obviously I don`t put much stock into thoughts like (the theme of the `dumbing down` of contemporary comedy). People love to laugh, and most people can find humor in just about anything, which is great. Trying to label or categorize comedy is ridiculous. I mean, if you laugh at a fart joke, does that make you a moron? I don`t think so.

The dumbing down of the country reflects itself on Broadway. The shows get dumber, and the public gets used to them.