The quickest way to defuse fear or insecurity or anger is usually humor. I think comics figure that out quickly, and, once you figure it out, you think, 'Hey, if I can do this and get paid, that would be… — Billy Gardell Copy Share Image
Stand-up will always come first. I've been doing it for 22 years, and nothing compares to that connection you have with the audience. It's euphoric. — Billy Gardell Copy Share Image
Whenever I realize I'm being a goofball, I write it down. When I release the joke onstage, I love watching the effect it has… — Billy Gardell Copy Share Image
You start realizing that maybe you're the one night a month that people have out, and they don't need to hear your political views… — Billy Gardell Copy Share Image
And what's great is, you know, while 'Mike and Molly' are working on their health, that's their flaw, the people that surround them are… — Billy Gardell Copy Share Image
I'm from Minnesota! I used to work Knuckleheads at the Mall of America as a stand-up. I spent New Year's there once. I'm not… — Billy Gardell Copy Share Image
'Mike & Molly' exists in a world where we don't just say a snarky line, make a crazy face, and walk out of the… — Billy Gardell Copy Share Image
Look, you know, you can't please everybody. I'm a stand-up comic. I know that. It doesn't matter how funny you are and how well… — Billy Gardell Copy Share Image
I've been trying to watch my weight a bit, but when I come to Las Vegas, all bets are off. I get enough healthy… — Billy Gardell Copy Share Image
You know, I'm playing the Mirage in Vegas, the main room... About 5 percent of all comics end up as the main headliner on… — Billy Gardell Copy Share Image
I have been a big guy all my life, I am not going to lose a bunch of weight, because then you're like that… — Billy Gardell Copy Share Image
