Character Quote by Michael Shannon

Improv training allows you to get out of your head a little bit and take more risks, which is something I would like to…

— Allison Tolman

There are dozens and dozens of improv classes across the nation, but it really cannot be taught.

— Christopher Guest

I never did improv professionally, but that was certainly in my training as an actor. I like it.

— Steve Buscemi

I never went to acting school, so improv was my training. Just being quick on your feet helps in everyday life.

— Ben Schwartz

The improv technique does one of two things. It either makes you raise your game, or retreat into a corner and decide to find…

— Tom Hollander

Being able to improvise is the basis for creating all characters and situations, for everything to do with performing, really. And it's good therapy…

— Chris Kattan

I guess, yeah. I've always loved improv. It's my thing. I really like it, but I also think it has to be done well.

— Oscar Nunez

Improv is mostly what I've studied.

— Ellie Kemper

I started doing improv in college, and I really liked it.

— Rachel Dratch

I never did improv professionally, but that was certainly in my training as an actor. I like it. Actually, when I did theater, I…

— Steve Buscemi

Improv is like writing. It's actually a different discipline to acting. It helps acting greatly, but it's completely different. It's the same side of…

— Daniel Kaluuya

I put so much energy into with improv. You can only perform it at a place where people are, essentially, taking improv classes so…

— Kurt Braunohler