Basic Quote by John Oliver

The audience loves when the comedian talks to them. You're creating inside jokes, which creates a community.

— Wendy Liebman

When you are honest in your comedy, you have to acknowledge the world that you're in. Through a comedic voice you're talking about what…

— Trevor Noah

The words we use have weight. Whether it's in a conversation with a friend or something said publicly on stage or broadcast. And as…

— Hari Kondabolu

Obviously, you take the risk to step over the line any time you do something where comedians interact with each other. Like a roast,…

— Doug Benson

Comedians want honest discussion because it affects us. We make our living talking, so anything around language affects us greatly.

— Jim Norton

I think comedy does have that powerful thing that doesn't seem too preachy because you're also making people laugh, so it's really kind of…

— Zach Galifianakis

For the most part, comedians are pretty friendly with each other. They always say they badmouth each other, but most of the time, they're…

— Colin Quinn

You get used to such micro-aggressions, those sneaky remarks. Especially in comedy: when the mood is meant to be light you can get accused…

— Rose Matafeo

That's one of the great things about comedy: we can - and should - say the things that other people aren't supposed to say.…

— Zach Galifianakis

Comedy is more an art of body language and gestures - it is more a performance of an artist than the lines given to…

— Johnny Lever

It's easier to do comedy with an audience, because their reactions tell you whether or not what your saying qualifies as comedy.

— Doug Benson

I feel that in-person contact with people is the most important thing in comedy. While I'm up on stage, I can actually put myself…

— Bill Cosby