Vinod Khosla

In my view, it's irreverence, foolish confidence and naivety combined with persistence, open mindedness and a continual ability to learn that created Facebook, Google, Yahoo, eBay, Microsoft, Apple, Juniper, AOL, Sun Microsystems and others.

American Businessman

Brendan Behan

I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer.

Irish Dramatist

Andy Dunn

Being a founder is about being so driven to distraction by the world that you want to put something new in it. It's an act of creation, of irreverence, of defiance, of hope, and arguably one of narcissism.

T. J. Miller

I don't know that I would host the Golden Globes or the Emmys because I don't think they have the appreciation for irreverence that the Critics Choice does.

American Actor

Paul Rudd

I've always loved David Letterman. There was an irreverence to his show that I remember, especially in 'Late Night' - it always seemed so fresh.

Giles Deacon

People are always saying, 'You use irony,' and it's like, actually, we don't use irony: we use wit and playfulness and irreverence.

British Designer

Sharon Needles

I think that the attraction to camp is its irreverence, it's strange, it in no way reflects reality while using real characters.

American Entertainer

Lewis Grizzard

A little irreverence is always important to being a columnist. I try to do that.

American Writer

Richard Attenborough

Irreverence is an essential part of our culture.

English Actor

Tom Lehrer

Irreverence is easy - what's hard is wit.

American Musician

Use 'irreverence' when discussing subjects that are usually treated with gravity and dignity.

Serious Tones

Exercise caution, as 'irreverence' might offend those who value the disrespected institution or person.

Risk of Offense

Although it can be playful, 'irreverence' often carries a negative connotation of rudeness.

Negative Connotation

Use 'irreverence' to describe a playful challenge to authority or tradition, often in a humorous way.

Humor and Play

Irreverence is often a trait associated with rebellious or nonconformist individuals in literature and media.

Rebellious Characters

Recognize that 'irreverence' may be received positively or negatively based on tone and context.

Tone Awareness

 Take a look at this. This chart is going to document a very similar trend. But in this case, we have comfort -- the bubble in red -- social commentary and irreverence in blue and green. Now this time on TV