I think a lot comes from having the experience of doing stand-up comedy. It allows you to figure out the psychology of an audience; what things are funny and not. — Keenen Ivory Wayans Copy Share Image
The pressures having grown up in this business can be really rough. And it is a testament to you that you have remained focused… — Keenen Ivory Wayans Copy Share Image
We've seen so many films now, that you have to be on par with the best films that have preceded you. You just can't… — Keenen Ivory Wayans Copy Share Image
I think that if you, as a comedian, are trying to be in people's face, then you've got to come up with new stuff… — Keenen Ivory Wayans Copy Share Image
It's rare that you cut out something that is really good. You screen all of it, and when the audience doesn't respond, you cut… — Keenen Ivory Wayans Copy Share Image
Creativity is the answer. I always prefer the creative solution to an expensive solution. — Keenen Ivory Wayans Copy Share Image
There are two phases to a movie. First you shoot the movie, and then you make the movie. Generally, post-production is longer than filming. — Keenen Ivory Wayans Copy Share Image
I enjoy the character interplay. Sometimes the audience is not laughing, but smiling, and that is almost just as good because it keeps them… — Keenen Ivory Wayans Copy Share Image
I go through a whole process with the actors first, building and creating characters, then I encourage them to sort of live in that… — Keenen Ivory Wayans Copy Share Image
We do nods to Charlie's Angels and Mission Impossible because they are popular with our fan base. — Keenen Ivory Wayans Copy Share Image
Great art is not instant. It comes from experience, it comes from a place within. If you're trying to generate material, then you're going… — Keenen Ivory Wayans Copy Share Image
