I've always navigated my way around the comedy writing rooms because I didn't want to cater to this side and that side;… — Jermaine Fowler Always Copy Share Image
I grew up watching shows like 'Martin' and 'Fresh Prince' and 'Moesha,' and I was inspired by all these shows. When I… — Jermaine Fowler Black people Copy Share Image
You don't expect to be touched by comedy. But when it happens, it's beautiful. — Jermaine Fowler Beautiful Copy Share Image
I probably wouldn't have pursued comedy further if my friends didn't tell me that my getting kicked off the stage was the… — Jermaine Fowler Comedy Copy Share Image
Broadcast TV has a very classy but old-fashioned way of doing television. That's what it's always going to be. But you've still… — Jermaine Fowler Classy Copy Share Image
Dave Chappelle - he's one of my favorite icons. I can't think of anyone who's funnier. — Jermaine Fowler Dave Copy Share Image
I wanted people to know that my grandmother was the reason why I did comedy in the first place. She pushed me… — Jermaine Fowler Comedy Copy Share Image
Growing up, I've always made a point to not be placed in a box. — Jermaine Fowler Always Copy Share Image
When comics are in the room, people have a tendency to try to make them laugh. That doesn't really make you funnier.… — Jermaine Fowler Comic Copy Share Image
My friend gave me a VHS tape of Eddie Murphy's 'Raw.' I watched it so many times, I fell in love with… — Jermaine Fowler Day Copy Share Image
You can't teach standup comedy. You can teach someone how to formulate a joke, but making it funny is different. — Jermaine Fowler Comedy Copy Share Image
I could never lie to someone to benefit myself, so telemarketing was something I was terrible at! — Jermaine Fowler Lie Copy Share Image
I grew up watching people and companies commercialize Black History Month. I watched old McDonald's commercials, and they'd blacken up the commercials… — Jermaine Fowler Black history Copy Share Image
I got into standup because I wanted to be an actor, and then I ended up loving standup for the next eleven… — Jermaine Fowler Actor Copy Share Image
I'm a movie fanatic. I watch probably four movies a day - not because I'm a lunatic, but because I just love… — Jermaine Fowler Day Copy Share Image
Black Panther is a cool superhero and all, but let's be honest: He doesn't quite have the legs to prop up a… — Jermaine Fowler Black Copy Share Image
I have a lot of energy, and as you get to know me, you will quickly learn that! I channel my energy… — Jermaine Fowler Acting Copy Share Image
I'd been writing sketches since high school, but 'Friends of the People' really taught me about structure - how to wait out… — Jermaine Fowler Friendship Copy Share Image
Humor was how I got through everything in my life. I used to find a funny way to get out of situations.… — Jermaine Fowler Find Copy Share Image
I'm a comic; we get hecklers every night! It's really just part of the job. — Jermaine Fowler Comic Copy Share Image
I believe the more you talk about everyday issues, the more it helps other people deal with it themselves. — Jermaine Fowler Believe Copy Share Image
In entertainment, if you have a message in a film, no one wants to be spoon-fed the message. No one wants to… — Jermaine Fowler Cinema Copy Share Image
I was the black kid in school who'd skate and wrestle, who was really into outer space and botany and kung fu… — Jermaine Fowler Everything Copy Share Image
