Audience Quote by Ellen DeGeneres

A lot of being a comedian is about observing people.

— Anh Do

I watch people's behavior and notice things. I think that's why I became a comedian. I notice how stupid the things we do are.

— Ellen DeGeneres

People look upon me primarily as a comedian. I'm trying to get away from that, though I do like comedy.

— Fred MacMurray

I love working with an audience. I love working with actual people who, you know, if they're moved, you see it. If you say…

— Jane Pauley

Comedians like to see people smile. With acting, I love giving people a feeling, an emotion. I like to give people a feeling. When…

— Keke Palmer

To me, seeing a really great comedian is a bit like watching a musician or a poet.

— Dick Gregory

Being comedian outside of performing, you're someone who's analyzing life, and thinking about it, and observing so much. In my opinion, it can make…

— Chris Gethard

I grew up fascinated with comedy and with people who could capture someone's attention.

— Wendi McLendon-Covey

I think I'm naturally very much a comedian.

— Bree Runway

Working in comedies is not something I set out to do. But, I love it. I've taken some improv classes here and there, but…

— Erick Chavarria

I love to kind of people watch; that's part of what I do as an actor and creative person and sort of step back…

— Kate Walsh

That's one thing about my shows. I tell people, I'm not a comedian, I'm just a really funny reporter. I put my life out…

— Gabriel Iglesias