They didn't have to be funny — they were father jokes.

“This ain’t right, you know. She’s the one who ought to rule, fair enough. And y…”

“DEAFNESS DOESN'T PREVENT COMPOSERS HEARING THE MUSIC. IT PREVENTS THEM HEARING …”

“Mort was already aware that love made you feel hot and cold and cruel and weak,…”

“If you trust in yourself. . .and believe in your dreams. . .and follow your sta…”