An issue or two ago, Rolling Stone came out with a comedy issue. Did you read it? Well, now you don’t have to. We read it for you. Here are some of the best quotes and parts of the issue in part One of Three. We’ll call it, “The Best Quotes From The Rolling Stone Comedy Issue.” Enjoy.

Best Quotes from Comics on When They Knew They Wanted To Be Funny:

“When I was three, my dad thought it would be hilarious to teach me swear words, then have me say them to his friends. They would laugh and laugh. I realize now the laugh was pure shock value, but it felt really good, and I’ve been chasing it ever since.” - Sarah Silverman

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Our good friends over at Punchline magazine, have put together the above audio clip featuring examples of how 18 different comics have “interacted” with crowd members who may have interrupted their standup sets. Check it out to hear how everyone from George Carlin, to Dane Cook, to Patton Oswalt, to Dave Attell handles the occasional heckler.