Born Quote by Johnny Lever

Comedians are not well people. Well people are not drawn to creating.

— Julian Barratt

I always loved comedy, but I never knew it was something you could learn to do. I always thought that some people are born…

— Paul Reiser

“All actors are born comedians at heart.”

— Mwanandeke Kindembo

In real life, comedians aren't funny.

— Michael Showalter

Comedians are not usually actors, but imitations of actors.

— Anonymous

Comedians really are like a species. That's not to be exclusive. Anyone can kind of become one. You have to pay your dues, though.

— Pete Holmes

I think comedians see themselves as people among people.

— Michael Showalter

People who become comedians… come from pain, come from conflict.

— Harvey Korman

I think comedians have a function in society, which is to make fun of our icons.

— Anonymous

I believe it is important for comedians to know who came before them.

— Shelley Berman

As far as I can tell, comedians are pretty serious people, and that's why they make fun of things all of the time.

— Maria Bamford

I think comedians start off as pranksters or something.

— Kyle Dunnigan