Madeline Kahn — American Actress born on September 29, 1942, died on December 03, 1999

Madeline Kahn was an American actress, comedian and singer, known for her comedic roles in films directed by Peter Bogdanovich and Mel Brooks; including What's Up, Doc?, Young Frankenstein, High Anxiety, History of the World, Part I, and her Academy Award nominated roles in Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles... (wikipedia)

I find being funny very hard work. I am always asked about it, and I feel guilty saying that, but it's the truth. I love my work, but it ain't easy.
Fun is carefree. I am not carefree.
Comedy is created when someone is trying very earnestly to do what he feels is the right thing to do at that moment.
In Hollywood I thought I was large and klutzy, like the characters I played.
From inside where I live, I feel like I just perceive events in a certain rational way. I often find it sad or poignant, and it may not make me laugh a bit. But I don't mind inventing a portrait that allows others to laugh if that's what they want to do.