Character Quote by Chris Lilley
“I started doing comedy just as myself, because I thought, "This is what's expected, you're meant to tell stories and do observations." And then I started to realize that I wanted to mix it up a bit, so I started to doing songs, and I had a little keyboard onstage and would bring in little props. Then I thought about the idea of talking about a character and becoming the character onstage. So, it sort of morphed into being stand-up that was more character based, and I found that's the stuff I got the better reaction from and was more exciting for me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on comedy style, Chris Lilley, 2012
The performer evolved from conventional stand‑up to character‑driven, musical comedy, finding greater audience engagement and personal excitement.
In simple terms: He shifted to character and music for better response.
Key Takeaway
Experiment with format to discover what resonates.
Themes
creativity
performance
innovation
Mood
playful
energetic
exploratory
Type
entertainment
creative
When to use this quote
- stand‑up shows
- workshops
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
comedy
character work
musical expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What new style could you try?
- How does audience reaction guide your art?
A Different Perspective
Risk of alienating existing fans exists.
