Audience Quote by Al Hirschfeld

The thing that cracks me up is how these reality characters start out thrilled and excited just to be on television, and how they…

— Kathy Griffin

The audience is a big part of the show.

— Howard Rheingold

I've always said it ain't 'Show Friends.' It's 'Show Business.'

— Scott Hall

Each cast member brings their own vibe and antics to the set. You're constantly surrounded by fun loving people who can make you laugh…

— John Krasinski

I think one reason why our show is popular too is that we have relationships with all these people. They are our actual friends.…

— B. J. Porter

It's so special to meet people after the show, getting that connection during the actual concert. It creates a stronger bond.

— Sigrid

Still, on 'Friends', we had some guest-stars who were less than spectacular, not the stunt-casting, but just regular guest-stars, and they weren't particularly great…

— Matt LeBlanc

There is nothing like that crowd reaction, and nothing like looking someone in the eyes, someone that paid for a ticket to come to…

— Big E

There are some actors who come alive in front of a crowd, and if you've cast it right, there's an energy between cast and…

— Graham Linehan

I've had shows where you think, "Is this going well? I can't tell," and then you say goodnight and you get this ovation. They're…

— Todd Barry

It's also show business. It's not "show fun friends".

— Lauren Graham

You couldn't be performing if it weren't for the audience. I appreciate them being there. So why not applaud them? They took time out…

— Hilary Hahn