Character Quote by Chris Lilley
“I think sometimes people become quite emotional about the characters as well, and that's pretty cool that you can get that emotion out of people. And I think that's more my motivation than like, "Hey I want to be the funny guy, I want to be that famous funny guy." That doesn't sit as well with me as the idea of taking people on this ride and taking them into the illusion of the characters. That's much more exciting for me.”
About This Quote
Source TV: Summer Heights High, 2007
He values evoking deep audience emotions through character immersion over personal fame.
In simple terms: He prefers moving people emotionally via characters.
Key Takeaway
Focus on storytelling that creates emotional journeys.
Themes
creativity
empathy
storytelling
Mood
reflective
enthusiastic
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theatre performances
- TV writing
- stand‑up comedy
- film direction
Key Concepts
character immersion
audience engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you deepen audience connection without losing humor?
- What emotions do you want viewers to feel?
A Different Perspective
It may be hard to balance humor with emotional depth.
