Crazy Quote by Pete Holmes

What makes a good festival, above all, is the audience. It feels disconnected when it's meant to bring in people from elsewhere and not…

— Baron Vaughn

I love festivals because they seem like more of an artsy, supportive attitude - which benefits a more theatrical performer sometimes with having theater…

— Maria Bamford

Festivals have become so fan-friendly they make it so easy and comfortable for people and I think that's the most important thing.

— Tony Kanal

I've never been to a festival. I'm a creature of habit, mashed-potato comfort, I like rugs. Our sofa's squishy. Maybe too squishy - it's…

— Martin Freeman

Comedy - particularly the frothy and frivolous - is notoriously neglected by festivals and awards. But it's bloody hard to get right.

— Colin Firth

I've found that festivals are a relatively painless way to meet people and make a few points that need making, without having to hit…

— Pete Seeger

Festivals are unique. They can be the best of times or the worst. You're not playing to the converted. But those are the best…

— Andrew W.K

There's no reason to be doing comedy during the day in a hot tent. I don't know why anyone thinks it's a good idea,…

— Janeane Garofalo

Festivals are weird, you never know what to expect so it's a bit more nerve wracking then playing your own show.

— Frank Iero

We played a show the other week at this festival and it was an audience that I'd never normally play in front of. That's…

— Nadine Shah

I've done festivals in the past where I'd be a guest, it was like, Wow, maybe someday I could play Town Hall - but…

— John Mulaney

I don't know why comedians moan about touring; you get driven to a town, stay in a hotel, work for an hour and a…

— Greg Davies