to be or not to be?

During lunch, a friend once said to me that to be nice is to be boring. Although I agree with the statement for the most part, it’s hard for me to believe that the only way to be an interesting person is to be a witty ass. I mean, sure coming up with a witty remark or a mean comment with a pop culture twist can be pretty funny but what’s the use? Sure it could cure a couple frowns and create uproars of laughter but if it degrades others, especially those who you're suppose to be tight with, then it’s not really worth it in the end. I mean even if such a comment is directed towards some random person at the mall or some lowly underclassman who you may not know, what does such a remark say about yourself and your character? I know that I for one would be a hypocrite if I said I never talked crap or commented on someone’s hideous sweater their grandma knitted for them. I'm down for it most of the time. "Smart talk" does have the unique capability to lighten a sulky mood or make you feel less depressed about your own circumstances. What would mtv shows like I Love the 90's or Best Week Ever be without the comedians who commentate? Yea huh, it would suck! But does a smart remark justly measure the degrees of a person's personality or characterize them as an "interesting" person? I don’t know. I've never really thought at length about this until recently. I just feel that stuff keeps piling up and up and if you don’t take time to reflect on your words and actions, they could eventually and easily consume you. Although I believe that wittiness and sarcasm are essential for life, I also believe that at the same time itʻs capable of destroying a life if abused. Just like Hamlet, I dont think ill ever come to a real solid conclusion. Maybe what I'm attempting to write or do or whatever is just to be more conscious of the things I say because who knows how the person sitting next to you interrupt your words.