Ability Quote by Janelle James

Some actors try to play parts and do things they can't do. Being funny is one of them. Being funny's hard.

— Tom Sizemore

Being onstage is like being rock star. Whereas if you're doing a movie, it's such a confined space. You know, you do a comedy,…

— Matthew Lillard

The ability to be funny is pretty widespread in the population.

— Robert Mankoff

It's a very important skill set for an actor to be able to bring the humor into any moment, whether you're doing drama or…

— Nathaniel Buzolic

The difference between you and the funny person on TV is that they acted on their ideas.

— Rob Manuel

I think if actors don't think of themselves as funny in real life they think they can't do comedy.

— Ben Barnes

There is definitely a pressure for funny people to be funny. People want them to perform all the time.

— Marsha Thomason

In real life, comedians aren't funny.

— Michael Showalter

Comedy is quite difficult, you have to be able to have fun and portray that sense of fun to the audience watching you.

— Maureen O'Hara

I think a lot comes from having the experience of doing stand-up comedy. It allows you to figure out the psychology of an audience;…

— Keenen Ivory Wayans

Being able to write jokes is great, but you still have to get used to performing them and being on stage - and enjoying…

— Neal Brennan

Some people are brilliant at being comedy actors and if you're a comedian I think there's a perception that, if you're acting at something…

— John Bishop