"My favorite musical? I don't. It changes all the time. I'm just a diehard, I'm totally old school, like I'll sit and watch, if they are re-doing Oklahoma in New York, I will be the first one there."
About Trey Parker
Trey Parker — Life and Legacy
Trey Parker is a prominent figure in the world of animation and theater, best known for co-creating the animated series 'South Park' and the award-winning musical 'The Book of Mormon.' His work is characterized by a fearless approach to satire, often tackling sensitive topics with a blend of humor and social critique. Parker's philosophy centers around the idea that comedy can serve as a powerful tool for reflection and change. For instance, his quote, 'You can't just be a good person,' underscores the notion that moral actions must accompany good intentions, challenging audiences to think critically about their values. Parker's unique perspective on humor reveals a deep understanding of human nature and societal flaws. He often uses his platform to highlight hypocrisy, as seen in 'South Park,' where he addresses everything from politics to pop culture. This willingness to confront uncomfortable truths through comedy not only entertains but also encourages dialogue about pressing issues. Today, Parker's quotes and ideas continue to resonate, reminding us of the importance of honesty and authenticity in both art and life. His work invites audiences to laugh while simultaneously reflecting on the complexities of the world around them, solidifying his impact on contemporary culture.
Quote collection
Trey Parker quotes (page 1 of 4)
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"Careful?! Was my mother careful when she stabbed me in the heart with a coat hanger while I was still in womb?"
"Saying goodbye doesn't mean anything. It's the time we spent together that matters, not how we left it."
"I can feel myself dying inside."
"I love life... Well yeah, and I'm sad, but at the same time I'm really happy that something could make me feel that sad. It's like, it makes me feel alive, you know? It makes me feel human. And the only way I could feel this sad now is if I felt somethin' really good before. So I have to take the bad with the good, so I guess what I'm feelin' is like a, beautiful sadness."
"In terms of the creative side of it, it's really been a thing where you come up with the funny stuff is usually at a bar or out talking to people or whatever."
"Love isn't a decision. It's a feeling. If we could decide who we loved,it would be much simpler, but much less magical"
"You know that everyone thinks that in order to do South Park we must be wild, crazy, rock and roll stars. But the truth is we're just wholesome middle-American guys. We enjoy soda pop, baseball and beating up old people just as much as anybody"
"Hollywood views regular people as children, and they think they're the smart ones who need to tell the idiots out there how to be."
"I think people that have a brother or sister don't realize how lucky they are. Sure, they fight a lot, but to know that there's always somebody there, somebody that's family."
"I think that parents only get so offended by television because they rely on it as a babysitter and the sole educator of their kids."
"What we're always looking for is weird social issues and weird connections to make. Luckily for them, there's no shortage of material."
"It's not like we have a formula, but I think one of the reasons this show has survived is that it has a big heart at its center. Other cartoon shows have people crap on each other and make racist jokes. But I don't think people tune in for that. I just don't think a show lasts for 10 years without a heart."
"I would never kill somebody, unless they pissed me off."
"The story of Jesus makes no sense to me. God sent his only son. Why could God only have one son and why would he have to die? It's just bad writing, really. And it's really terrible in about the second act."
"Even if you're not Christian, just from being in our culture you know Jesus and resurrection and redemption."
"When you sit down and write a song, you kind of have the idea for the song, and you sit there at the piano and you kinda just write it. And then of course later there's some dinking around with it and changing some stuff. But there's this thing that happens when the song first comes out, that sort of magic when it first comes out of the ether, and you can't even really explain where it comes from. That happens so much with music, and people understand that with music. But I really think that a lot of movie and TV should be the same way."
"It's this simple law, which every writer knows, of taking two opposites and putting them in a room together. I love anything with Cartman and Butters at the same time, it's great."
"We find just as many things to rip on the left as we do on the right. People on the far-left and the far-right are the same exact person to us."
"It's an Afghanistan goat, so it can't stay here, or else it'll choke on the sweet air of freedom."