Before I even knew what stand up was, I tried to make…
“Before I even knew what stand up was, I tried to make people laugh at school because that was how I made friends, so I think that's how I got drawn into comedy and obviously I was just some kid at school being silly, so the first time I saw a professional comedian and how smooth and funny the person was I totally got into standup and I would say obviously Richard Pryor was the guy. He's the greatest of all time and then George Carlin, Sam Kinison, Bill Cosby. It's so weird to bring up his name now but leaving out his off-stage antics... you could learn a lot from him.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He discovered comedy by making friends laugh, inspired by early stand‑up legends, and acknowledges both talent and personal flaws of idols.
In simple terms: He got into comedy by making people laugh and admiring famous comics.
Key Takeaway
Learn from both skill and character of role models.
Themes
comedy
career
inspiration
Mood
humorous
thoughtful
Type
personal
entertainment
When to use this quote
- school performances
- career decisions
- personal growth
Key Concepts
stand‑up craft
mentor influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities make a comedian truly great?
- How should we separate art from artist?
A Different Perspective
The quote praises comedians while noting their problematic behavior.