Before Quote by Kevin Hart

Before I even knew what stand up was, I tried to make people laugh at school because that was how I made friends, so…

— Bill Burr

I want people to say at the end of my day, you know, like I used to say about Sidney Poitier and James Cagney…

— Bernie Mac

Tons of comedians have said, 'I grew up learning from Bill Cosby. He's great.' But that respect doesn't mean much to the young people.…

— Bill Cosby

Growing up, I loved Bill Cosby and Bob Newhart. They are a big reason I'm a storyteller because they are two of the best.

— Henry Cho

Growing up, I loved Bill Cosby.

— Robin Thicke

I was influenced by a lot of stand-up comedians... Eddie Murphy back when he was doing 'Raw.' I watched that so many times as…

— Ray William Johnson

Working with Bill Cosby was incredible. I was lucky to be a part of that.

— Tatyana Ali

When 'The Cosby Show' came out, and everyone was up in arms about 'The Cosby Show' and that it was reflecting a world that…

— Gina Prince-Bythewood

I was a youngster looking up to dudes like Vicky McClure, Joe Dempsie and Michael Socha - in fact, he was a big influence…

— Jack O'Connell

I worked with so many comedians who became big names - so many, I can't even remember some of their names. John Byner, Totie…

— Trini Lopez

As far as entertainers, I know I'll sound like a cliché but they don't make 'em, like they use to. Barbra Streisand is one…

— Hugh Panaro

The Cosby years were a major part of my life, but it is the past; I don't really concentrate on it.

— Lisa Bonet