Comedian Quote by John Oliver

I think having an outsider's viewpoint is interesting and good, especially for a comedian.

— Paul Merton

Being an outsider helps breed comedy.

— Alex Borstein

I think being an outsider in general always helps you in comedy. I think it helps to have an outsider's eye. And so I…

— John Oliver

The great thing about the comedy world is that everybody is somewhat of an outsider. That's the community where outsiders feel like they're insiders.

— Jimmy O. Yang

Being a comedy writer gives you permission to be an outsider and poke fun at what people think about other people.

— Michael Patrick King

As much experience, education and awareness as one can attain is important for a comedian.

— Shelley Berman

Outside of performing, (a comedian) is someone who is analyzing life, thinking about it and trying to be observing so much. In my opinion,…

— Chris Gethard

To be a comedian, you have to have some darkness behind it. I certainly draw on my past, and it helps.

— Matthew Perry

The average comedian is kind of an observer looking at everyday things that everyone could relate to and then trying to find the exaggeration…

— Aries Spears

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

A comedian needs more than just a sense of humour. He needs to observe everything around him.

— Vivek

As a comedian, you're kind of like a blues musician; you have to live a little bit.

— Kevin Nealon