I have little comedy notebooks, and I also have notes in my phone, and I'll write on my laptop for longer stories. — Michelle Buteau Copy Share Image
Although a lot of established comedians had these really well crafted jokes about Al Qaeda and George Bush, I didn't have any… — Michelle Buteau Copy Share Image
To mention people by name in your stand-up routine is not necessarily the best. — Michelle Buteau Copy Share Image
It's great that people can be entertained and educated through love and laughter. — Michelle Buteau Copy Share Image
Comedy has always been my saving grace. It's helped me find my voice. It's helped me figure out how to talk about… — Michelle Buteau Copy Share Image
There are a lot of clubs that are like, 'Don't do political jokes because it incites a lot of heckling.' — Michelle Buteau Copy Share Image
Comedy has helped me as a Black woman speak up for myself and not apologize right after, whether it's more money or… — Michelle Buteau Copy Share Image
I learned that you can be powerful and funny at the same time, and you don't have to be liked. I think… — Michelle Buteau Copy Share Image
The worst question people can ask me is, 'How would I describe my brand of comedy?' I just go, 'Funny.' I like… — Michelle Buteau Copy Share Image
With stand-up, it's really easy to get complacent and do the same jokes over and over because you know they work. You… — Michelle Buteau Copy Share Image
Every kid looks forward to buying their first JanSport backpack for school - you know my kids did! — Michelle Buteau Copy Share
Like so many couples, my husband and I had a hard time trying to conceive. — Michelle Buteau Copy Share
For me having kids now, it's important to live my truth. I want to be an example for them and I don't want to… — Michelle Buteau Copy Share
I'm constantly working on communication with my husband through therapy and patience. But to have a hard conversation with my friend, the confrontation -… — Michelle Buteau Copy Share
If something's going on with your kid, it doesn't necessarily mean it's your fault. They're their own person. Let's talk about it. — Michelle Buteau Copy Share
Look I love 'Friends,' but nobody had a Puerto Rican friend? Not one Puerto Rican friend? You live in Manhattan? No. — Michelle Buteau Copy Share
I'm a big fan of road rage. I do not mind fighting with a stranger. It's like, we got to get it out. — Michelle Buteau Copy Share
The worst question people can ask me is, 'How would I describe my brand of comedy?' I just go, 'Funny.' I like to let… — Michelle Buteau Copy Share
We feel like we have to do everything and we feel like we have to be good at everything and we feel like we… — Michelle Buteau Copy Share
It has been such a crazy journey to just even say I like myself without apologizing. — Michelle Buteau Copy Share
My uncle's the archbishop of Jamaica. It is a very Catholic family. There was no monkey business going on. — Michelle Buteau Copy Share
We have to let these - not just girls - but also boys know that it's OK to love your body and not feel… — Michelle Buteau Copy Share
