When you do something in the moment, it may just be for that stage, that audience, that head space that you're in. — Richard Lewis Copy Share Image
I read somewhere that when I go on stage, people realize that they're not me and they feel better. When I walk off the stage, people know who I really am. I'm not saying it's great comedy, cool comedy or… — Richard Lewis Copy Share Image
My family - it wasn't an abusive family - they meant well, but they were in their own world. — Richard Lewis Copy Share Image
I was way more comfortable in front of strangers than I was in front of relatives. So when they would laugh at my dysfunctions… — Richard Lewis Copy Share Image
My act is always a work in progress. I pray I have a bad day before a show. — Richard Lewis Copy Share Image
My performance level has risen - and my anxiety-level has sky-rocketed. — Richard Lewis Copy Share Image
There's a thin line between narcissism, even if it's a healthy narcissism, and entertainment. — Richard Lewis Copy Share Image
I was 23, and all sorts of people were coming in and out and watching me, like Steve Allen and Bette Midler. David Brenner… — Richard Lewis Copy Share Image
I never wanted to do observational humor because I never wanted to tell people what they were seeing. — Richard Lewis Copy Share Image
