Character Quote by James Roday

I try to do other characters that are different from Monk, obviously, because I'd like to be remembered for more than just that.

— Tony Shalhoub

Playing a character who becomes a Buddhist was a great experience.

— David Thewlis

“Being a monk was the strangest and most perverted way of life imaginable. Monks spent half their lives putting themselves through pain and discomfort…

— Ken Follett

I was spoiled by Monk's music because it was so good, so complete.

— Steve Lacy

Every few generations there are people who come along that change the way we look at the world, for musical enthusiasts Monk is one…

— John Conyers

Where we've been wise is that, while 'Monk' may have been a risk at the beginning, we've built its success and built on its…

— Bonnie Hammer

As a kid, 'The Monkees' was such a cool show. I had such a thrill saying, 'OMG, I was in a sketch with one…

— Fred Armisen

I would not be happy if I could not become a monk. They call it the beginner's mind - the deep intention, the deepest…

— Nhat Hanh

At first I didn't understand what [Thelonious Monk] was doing, but I went back again, and what I can say about Monk is that…

— Randy Weston

The most significant thing about the Monkees as a pop phenomenon is that we were the only TV show about young adults that did…

— Peter Tork

Art Monk was an example for Jerry Rice. That's what Jerry always told me.

— Ronnie Lott

Compared to what comics say today, I'm a monk, but in those days, it was unheard of to make fun of people like I…

— Don Rickles