I did start out as an actor. I went to Northwestern; I did musicals. I did plays. — Billy Eichner Actor Copy Share Image
The mainstream needs Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O'Donnell. The mainstream needs RuPaul. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
I think that I am working to remind myself that it's still my life... you have to enjoy yourself. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
Entertainment, Hollywood, award shows - these are the things that really captivated me. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
My father would read me Page Six instead of, like, kids' stories. — Billy Eichner Books Copy Share Image
I do not like not having Wi-Fi in general, but certainly not on a plane. I fall apart. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
Our pop cultural likes and dislikes are still very segregated, and that is not true of 'Billy on the Street.' — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
I am Jewish, but I love Christmas, as most Jews with any taste do, because Hanukkah is lame. — Billy Eichner Christmas Copy Share Image
It's one thing to be struggling and not really making money in your early 20s and figuring out your life. Early 30s,… — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
I think there's a fear once things start to blow up - as the people say - that if you stop for… — Billy Eichner Fear Copy Share Image
You can't be a great comedian without having self-awareness about others or your own faults. You need a strong sense of self… — Billy Eichner Comedian Copy Share Image
You have to fight. You know, you don't want to fight, but you have to fight to make your show your own,… — Billy Eichner Fight Copy Share Image
One thing that I love about 'Difficult People' is that Julie Klausner and our showrunner, Scott King, have written the lead character… — Billy Eichner Character Copy Share Image
It's always really funny to watch someone who really wants something who isn't getting it but who's desperate for it. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
Probably the most common question I get is, 'Who's your dream guest?' That's kind of annoying because there isn't one. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
People come up to me all the time and say, 'I just found out about you!' Part of me is happy, and… — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
We're really fleshing out the whole world of the show [Difficult People]. It's more of an ensemble now, whereas last season we… — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
I do take for granted, probably, the fact that I grew up in New York City, one of the most liberal places… — Billy Eichner Age Copy Share Image
If a comedian has a strong following, and the branded segment feels different compared to what you typically do, people will know… — Billy Eichner Authentic Copy Share Image
You don't want to really pick on someone that you genuinely like. In terms of 'Billy on the Street,' there are certain… — Billy Eichner Actors Copy Share Image
The most outrageous thing happened years ago in my YouTube days, when I asked an older lady - it was like a… — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
I spend the majority of my time in New York and LA. I feel like a large part of my following and… — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
By TV standards - I'm not comparing it to manual labor by any means - by TV comedy standards, it is the… — Billy Eichner Actors Copy Share Image
My mom had a heart attack, and it came out of nowhere - she was 54. My dad had leukemia for about… — Billy Eichner Alive Copy Share Image
If someone walks away from me, I just let them walk, and I move on to the next person. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
There have been man-on-the-street interviews for years, but insulting people is not that funny to me. — Billy Eichner Funny Copy Share Image
There are certain people you're allowed to pick apart and certain people you're not. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
I always want to lead with comedy but hopefully be able to sneak my message through at the same time. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
No one puts higher expectations on themselves than I do. — Billy Eichner Expectations Copy Share Image
If you're faking it, people will know, and it's going to turn a lot of people off. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
I haven't done many commercials, and I'm very picky about it because it comes down to creative control. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
I like good movies, and I love theater, and things that I grew up loving, I still love. — Billy Eichner Cinema Copy Share Image
I have a medical condition, all right. It's called caring too much, and it's incurable. Also, I have eczema. — Billy Eichner Caring Copy Share Image
I've actually enjoyed my time in L.A. more than a New Yorker is supposed to. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
I always turn to Wendy Williams when there's any type of ethical or moral crisis in our country. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image
I loved all awards shows growing up, but of course, the Oscars was the biggest one. — Billy Eichner Copy Share Image