I think Ross Noble is the only person that I've seen really storm a stand-up slot at a festival, and that was… — Marcus Brigstocke Copy Share Image
I've seen the power of the community. A young person can stand up, talk about his dream, and someone from the audience… — Lakshmi Pratury Copy Share Image
I left school and couldn't find acting work, so I started going to clubs where you could do stand-up. I've always improvised,… — Robin Williams Copy Share Image
When people stand up and talk about the great success that the EU has been, I'm not sure anybody saying it really… — Nigel Farage Copy Share Image
I definitely am a performer, and there are different styles of stand-up; I mean, some people are writers and they get onstage… — Chris D'Elia Copy Share Image
So how did I find my voice? Motherhood. There is nothing like having your child dealt an injustice, no matter how small,… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Copy Share Image
With stand-up, I can have an idea, go down the street to a comedy club and work on it, flesh it out,… — Aziz Ansari Copy Share Image
At this point, I feel fairly comfortable in terms of performance. I think having a sketch background actually helps a lot. Because… — Michael Ian Black Copy Share Image
“Forget the world, forget civilization, forget all those pompous ideas of progress and global goals, simply take a stand in your vicinity,… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
The American people need hope; they need to know there are Republicans in Congress that are willing to stand up and fight… — Marjorie Taylor Greene Copy Share Image
If you don't stand up to your fears, have bravery, loyalty, and you don't have friends, you'll never win. You'll never feel… — Luke Benward Copy Share Image
Wrestling was like stand-up comedy for me. Every night I had a live audience of 25,000 people to win over. My goal… — Dwayne Johnson Copy Share Image
I eventually became an actor, starting with doing stand-up comedy in New York and then theater wherever they would let me. Finally,… — Nolan North Copy Share Image
I admire anyone who can show they can dig deep. Ballesteros and Sergio Garcia, people who are obviously mentally strong. Or Graham… — Nasser Hussain Copy Share Image
We would never ask any other faith community to stand up and condemn acts of violence committed by people within their groups.… — Linda Sarsour Copy Share Image
People realized that I'm willing to stand up for things that I believe in, despite the political consequences and overwhelming pressure. — Ryan Frazier Copy Share Image
You have to stand up and you have to walk to walk or you're not the man. You don't walk the walk,… — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
Stand-up comedy is all you. It's your show, it's your game. You control every aspect of it - of that experience and… — Bryan Callen Copy Share Image
Whatever happens in my life, whether I stand up or I fall down, whatever the case, I'm going to use it in… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
See, 'Bad and Boujee' was really a ladies' record. It made all of them want to stand up a little more and… — Offset Copy Share Image
Given this platform of being an Olympic athlete, I think it's really important that we stand up for what we believe in,… — Adam Rippon Copy Share Image
Yes, I'll stand up to the party if they're wrong and they aren't going the right way for people in Pennsylvania. But… — Joe Sestak Copy Share Image
I hope I can stand up and be an example that helps change the narrative: 'He understands the game from a technical… — Dwane Casey Copy Share Image
As the blowback against those who stand up for what is right thickens, I feel it is necessary to push forward with… — Malcolm Jenkins Copy Share Image
Donald Trump wants to ignore the rule of law. He ignores the Constitution. He ignores the subpoenas. The Republicans in the House… — Richard Painter Copy Share Image
Trying to give an individual a voice has always kind of been my mission in my life. As an actor, I've always… — Johnathon Schaech Copy Share Image
Canadian comedians are generally more well-rounded... They have to do a lot more. In order to have a career in this country,… — Scott Thompson Copy Share Image
I acted at school but got very bad parts - things that they'd made up in Shakespeare plays like 'Guard 17' -… — Jack Whitehall Copy Share Image
There are consequences if you stand up for what you believe. Heck, you might - you might lose your sponsors if you're… — Louie Gohmert Copy Share Image
As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Uyghur Caucus, I will continue to stand up, call out, and push back against the Chinese… — Tom Suozzi Copy Share Image
I was writing stand up comedy for TV for around 5 years and just wanted to attempt it myself. Vir Das started… — Varun Grover Copy Share Image
I don't feel like a lot of the men, especially men in power, stand up in their position and hold on to… — Trina Copy Share Image
The doctors said I might not be able to walk again. Today, I can almost run, but back then, I couldn't even… — Joey Jordison Copy Share Image
Throughout history, people with few educational or economic resources and little bargaining power have often looked to authoritarian, ruthless people to stand… — Stephanie Coontz Copy Share Image
I had no idea there was such a thin line between sanity and insanity. I got pushed right to the edge by… — Margaret Trudeau Copy Share Image
As a co-founder of the Defend Social Security Caucus in the Senate, you can count on me to continue to stand up… — Sheldon Whitehouse Copy Share Image
I have always been of the opinion that when those in power are promoting actions and ideals that risk harming or impeding… — Jean-Michel Jarre Copy Share Image
Obama the President needs to stand up for what Obama the candidate and what Obama the Senator and what Obama the Chicago… — Luis Gutierrez Copy Share Image
My dad always taught me that silence is complicity, and that I must stand up for anyone who was being treated unfairly.… — Ashley Biden Copy Share Image
I have never been afraid to stand up to the leadership on issues where we disagree. If you chose to keep Cambridge… — Anne Campbell Copy Share Image
