Being Quote by Chris Gethard

I've been around comedians that try their bits around you. I hate that.

— Jim Breuer

As far as I can tell, comedians are pretty serious people, and that's why they make fun of things all of the time.

— Maria Bamford

It's important that comedians talk about difficult and dangerous subjects; you have to be very careful that you don't just hear the subject heading…

— Frank Skinner

Comedians by and large are some of the most sensitive people on earth. Even if they're socially callous.

— Dave Chappelle

There is the fence of humour that makes light of any personal inquiry or tells a joke to deflect an intimate connection.

— Kemmy Nola Http://wwwamoreloveforlifecom

Comedians want honest discussion because it affects us. We make our living talking, so anything around language affects us greatly.

— Jim Norton

People, I think, are more interested in being offended than getting to the heart of a situation. And to go after comedians to me…

— Randy Rainbow

Comedians play off of social commentary.

— Jermaine Fowler

I think, you know, a lot of the business of comedy is taking your personal experiences and making them relatable to other people.

— Kumail Nanjiani

I think a lot of comedians are desperate to show their serious side, but I got that off my chest early on in my…

— Kayvan Novak

There is this false perception that comedians can never be serious. It's like from like the era of court jesters.

— Jim Gaffigan

Comedians have a huge carte blanche and the ability to get away with saying a lot of things.

— Marilyn Manson