Ryan Higa

Technically, I direct, I'm a writer, and I do all these things, but I never went to school for them. It's just…

— Ryan Higa

There are product placements. I worked with a lot of companies like Universal and Wonderful Pistachios.

— Ryan Higa

The fans are the motivators that keep me creating my style of content.

— Ryan Higa

I never had a single big break - because few do online.

— Ryan Higa

If you're likable, people will like you.

— Ryan Higa

“I don always drink beer but when I do I prefer not to, stay sober my friends”

— Ryan Higa

I actually started making videos in 2004, before YouTube, using a VHS camcorder, but had to take the tape with a cassette…

— Ryan Higa

I get a lot of offers, but I'm pretty picky about what I promote.

— Ryan Higa

In the beginning, every little thing used to bother me. Now, even the worst sounding things sound like a joke because I've…

— Ryan Higa

I guess the dream would be to do movies, and keep people updated with my videos.

— Ryan Higa

When I make a video, I'm always thinking about the fans.

— Ryan Higa

I was doing nuclear med I didn't like it. My first semester I switched to film major. YouTube helped make that decision…

— Ryan Higa

I have comedic things in my stuff, but I don't consider myself a comedian. I'm just a YouTuber, I guess just a…

— Ryan Higa

I was supposed to go into nuclear medicine and become a doctor.

— Ryan Higa

Success is liking yourself and what you do because if you like yourself, you are happy with who you are and how…

— Ryan Higa

I've always wanted to connect with my viewers but there's only so much you can do through commenting and tweets.

— Ryan Higa

I do a little bit of acting, but I wouldn't call myself an actor.

— Ryan Higa

In making YouTube videos, you can't just be an actor, you have to also know the shots and how to write.

— Ryan Higa

“I’ve always set my expectations low and then been pleasantly surprised when a video did well. I’ve found that this is the…

— Ryan Higa

“I knew I had one last shot to win this battle. It was risky, but it’s all I had left. The Tri-Beam…

— Ryan Higa

I feel like more and more advertisers are coming to YouTubers.

— Ryan Higa

YouTube keeps changing, and you have to change with it.

— Ryan Higa

Thriving in the digital space is about constant commitment and engagement rather than being hit-driven like traditional media.

— Ryan Higa

Everything on mobile seems a lot quicker. You have direct access to each individual fan, and they can respond to you just…

— Ryan Higa

“Kill a fly in the past and it may drastically change your future.”

— Ryan Higa