I remember one guy saying, "You're the only human out of all of them," and feeling a little concerned that somehow that meant I wasn't as funny. — Allison Silverman Copy Share Image
In high school, I was performing "forensics." You take a section of a play and portray all the characters. I even went to camp… — Allison Silverman Copy Share
Writing is just my first love. And I still have some issues with telling people what to do. — Allison Silverman Copy Share
I remember one guy saying, "You're the only human out of all of them," and feeling a little concerned that somehow that meant I… — Allison Silverman Copy Share
I looked back at some high school journals and discovered that I definitely wanted to be a writer, but not necessarily comedy. — Allison Silverman Copy Share
I actually write some pretty tough jokes. I don't want to push the "soft" angle too much. — Allison Silverman Copy Share
I did improv at Yale, with the Exit Players. It was great, but they played a little rough. — Allison Silverman Copy Share
I've met a surprising number of comedy writers whose parents are scientists. Both have an antiauthoritarian slant - they're both skeptics. — Allison Silverman Copy Share
Women are often pushed into the idea that they write softer, more character-driven jokes. — Allison Silverman Copy Share
The morning, when I need to have opinions and answers across the board very quickly, is a constant fight between ease and inspiration, what… — Allison Silverman Copy Share
