Comedian Quote by Paul Merton

It really helps a comedian to be an outsider.

— John Oliver

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

Being an outsider helps breed comedy.

— Alex Borstein

I love comedians that dive into politics. I personally don't feel comfortable, with my background, weighing in unless I have a take that I…

— John Mulaney

Comedy is a reaction to the world, and I think it really helps to be an outsider. I've always been very interested in people's…

— Adriana Trigiani

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

I'm very, very open minded, but there will always be a spot in my heart for the comedy pieces.

— Dylan Llewellyn

Great Canadian comics are often outsiders and insiders at the same time. That's a great perspective for a comedian.

— David Steinberg

I'm really attracted to authors who take on really tricky material with a very open mind and take a subject matter that you wouldn't…

— Jason Reitman

To me, seeing a really great comedian is a bit like watching a musician or a poet.

— Dick Gregory