When I got nominated class clown in school, I remember my mom said, 'Don't be no clown.' So I went to my vice principal in my school and said, 'Can we change this to just the funniest?' — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
I've always navigated my way around the comedy writing rooms because I didn't want to cater to this side and that side; I just… — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
I grew up watching shows like 'Martin' and 'Fresh Prince' and 'Moesha,' and I was inspired by all these shows. When I was growing… — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
You don't expect to be touched by comedy. But when it happens, it's beautiful. — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
I probably wouldn't have pursued comedy further if my friends didn't tell me that my getting kicked off the stage was the funniest thing… — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
Broadcast TV has a very classy but old-fashioned way of doing television. That's what it's always going to be. But you've still got to… — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
Dave Chappelle - he's one of my favorite icons. I can't think of anyone who's funnier. — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
I wanted people to know that my grandmother was the reason why I did comedy in the first place. She pushed me to really… — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
When comics are in the room, people have a tendency to try to make them laugh. That doesn't really make you funnier. It makes… — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
My friend gave me a VHS tape of Eddie Murphy's 'Raw.' I watched it so many times, I fell in love with it. I… — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
You can't teach standup comedy. You can teach someone how to formulate a joke, but making it funny is different. — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
I could never lie to someone to benefit myself, so telemarketing was something I was terrible at! — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
I grew up watching people and companies commercialize Black History Month. I watched old McDonald's commercials, and they'd blacken up the commercials for 28… — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
I got into standup because I wanted to be an actor, and then I ended up loving standup for the next eleven years. — Jermaine Fowler Copy Share Image
