Audience Quote by Brian Regan
“I try to be careful not to put the cart before the horse. I try not to create comedy for other comedians to like. I want everybody to like it. I want audiences to like it, but I also want comedians to like it. I'm selfish. I want everybody to laugh!”
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up Comedy: "I Walked on the Moon", 2005
He confesses his selfish desire for universal approval, revealing the tension between personal ambition and audience expectations.
In simple terms: He wants everyone to like his jokes.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic humor, not just approval.
Themes
selfishness
audience
approval
comedy
Mood
humorous
self‑critical
Type
comedic
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing jokes
- stage performance
- media reviews
- peer feedback
Key Concepts
creative integrity
performance anxiety
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal style with audience expectations?
- When is it okay to prioritize your own voice?
A Different Perspective
Audience taste is unpredictable.
![“Why do all these people want [comedians] to be serious? The reason they want that is these are people who aren't funny. Anybody funny can be serious, but people who have no sense of humor, they can never be funny - and frankly, they're jealous. There's very few comic actors. Think about it. There…” quote by Jon Lovitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/419/jon-lovitz-16902_able_why-do-all-these-people-want-comedians-t_3223415.jpg)
