The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Miriam 'Midge' Maisel is a sharp-witted and confident woman who lives in the 1950s in New York City. She starts off as a housewife who discovers her talent for stand-up comedy after her husband leaves her. Midge is determined to pursue her dreams no matter what obstacles come her way.

Quotes from Miriam 'Midge' Maisel

1. I'm not impressed by fancy schools or sneaker waves anymore, Joel. I am beyond that.
2. I'm good at puzzles; crossword, jigsaw. I'm maybe not so good at people.
3. Act first, apologize later, that's my motto.

Abe Weissman is the father of the main character in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He is a college professor who is initially resistant to his daughter's interest in stand-up comedy, but eventually becomes supportive of her career. Abe is often portrayed as a very studious and serious person who cares deeply about his family.

Quotes from Abe Weissman

1. 'You know what they say about Carnegie Hall...Practice!'
2. 'Who's Bobby?', 'Who's Trent?' Who ARE these people?'
3. 'I prefer to work in an environment that's more conducive to thinking.'

Rose Weissman is the mother of Miriam 'Midge' Maisel in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She is portrayed as a traditional, upper-class woman who greatly values her family's reputation and status. However, she becomes more open-minded as the series progresses and starts to support her daughter's comedic aspirations.

Quotes from Rose Weissman

1. 'I’m your mother, it’s my job to worry. Also to criticize, to judge, and to think you look tired.'
2. 'You never know what’s going to happen. And that’s the beauty of life.'

Moishe Maisel is the father of Miriam 'Midge' Maisel and the owner of B. Altman's department store. He is a wealthy and powerful man who is often unscrupulous in business and family matters.

Quotes from Moishe Maisel

1. 'You know when I sit here, sometimes I think I own this goddamn city.'
2. 'Welcome to the big time, kid.'
3. 'You're not my kid, you're my employee.'

Shirley Maisel is the loving and dedicated wife of Jack Maisel, who is also the father of Midge. She is a traditional homemaker with an impeccable sense of style.

Quotes from Shirley Maisel

1. You must always be happy, even in difficult times, especially in difficult times. The sadness reminds us that life is not eternal.
2. It's a woman's ability to care for her children, which makes her truly beautiful.
3. Oh, we were just discussing the news! And the... the weather!
4. Being a good wife. That's a pain in the neck.

Gordon Ford is a successful comedy writer who becomes romantically involved with the lead character, Midge Maisel, in the show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He is charming and sophisticated, with a quick wit and a sharp sense of humor.

Quotes from Gordon Ford

1. I'm a comedy writer, Midge. In my world, we like our characters funny and our facts loose.
2. The only people who know what a writer does are other writers.

Lenny Bruce is a stand-up comedian and a social critic. He performs controversial material, often pushing the boundaries of free speech. He becomes a mentor and friend to Midge Maisel as she pursues her own career in comedy.

Quotes from Lenny Bruce

1. There is nothing wrong with self-interest , don't get me wrong.
2. To offend, you gotta exist.