I like the comedians that go into detail and tell longer stories. — Michael Showalter Copy Share Image
You can't just expect anyone to turn comedian because it's something that should come naturally, but not when forced on someone. — M. S. Narayana Copy Share Image
I think the more the actor lets you know what he thinks of the character, the less the audience cares - like… — Neil LaBute Copy Share Image
A comedian has to live in his head. All this comedy comes from a lonely place. When you're surrounded by an entourage,… — Chris Rock Copy Share Image
I was like a Borscht Belt comedian trapped in the body of a 6-year-old. I was channeling Jackie Mason at 7. — Josh Gad Copy Share Image
If you want to see what stage comedians did to get laffs a century ago, watch the 1910 'Wizard of Oz.' I… — Kage Baker Copy Share Image
Ever since I was a kid, I just loved those comedians on TV who would just have fun with the language. — Alan Rudolph Copy Share Image
I personally have no interest in being a star or a celebrity. I want my stand-up comedy and how I think as… — Jim Gaffigan Copy Share Image
Comedians kind of write what comes to them. You can give yourself little assignments, but it's what inspires you. — Jim Gaffigan Copy Share Image
I was a film-directing major at NYU. I'm still not sure why I became a directing major, when I was really an… — Billy Crystal Copy Share Image
I thought I better warn you that I am not one of those politically correct comedians, but it turns out that also… — Robin Ince Copy Share Image
I have a funny sense of humor. If I was a comedian and I was up on stage, people would think that's… — Lil B Copy Share Image
I don't think of myself as a comedian, but as an artist, a scientist and chemist who just happens to be funny.… — Marlon Wayans Copy Share Image
Some comedians tell nice jokes that you can tell to your kids. Some use bad words - they work 'blue.' If you… — Gilbert Gottfried Copy Share Image
Phyllis Diller came through a mine field of male comedians when she arrived on the comedy scene and she defused them all.… — Tim Conway Copy Share Image
I'm in awe of comedians that do things that I can't do, whether it be a one-liner comic like Anthony Jeselnik, whether… — Brad Williams Copy Share Image
The comedians I liked were Bill Cosby and Steven Wright, like just always as a comedic actor. I always liked Gary Larson,… — Demetri Martin Copy Share Image
You're always on duty because you're in a constant state of observation. That's one of the challenges of being a comedian. I… — Mike Birbiglia Copy Share Image
At first, it was really weird after being a touring stand-up comedian that wears just jeans and a shirt. But now, it's… — Hasan Minhaj Copy Share Image
What I became a comedian for was to get my art out. To get some of these feelings and things I had… — George Carlin Copy Share Image
If God had perceived that our greatest need was economic, he would have sent an economist. If he had perceived that our… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
From my experience working with comedians, there is that competitive aspect. With actors, for instance, they don't want to look competitive even… — Michael Winterbottom Copy Share Image
I did get good enough to get on HBO's Young Comedians Special, but I certainly wasn't the person who got launched off… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
At the time, I was reading this Miles Davis book, and he was talking about coming to New York right after he… — Dave Chappelle Copy Share Image
In the stand-up comedy top, there's room for everyone - if you're good, there's room for everyone. You'll put on your own… — Jim Jefferies Copy Share Image
Stand-up is therapy. I'm sure every comedian has something wrong with them. — Lee Evans Copy Share Image
