Able Quote by Tatiana Maslany
“Comedy scares me a lot. I feel like it's way harder than drama. I think my safety net is definitely drama, and I would love to kind of be able to be able to push into the comedy world and do something kind of like a Christopher Guest kind of style show. That, to me, is my kind of comedy. Like, Ricky Gervais comedy. That's my kind of thing.”
About This Quote
The speaker sees comedy as a high‑risk, demanding form that feels less secure than drama, yet aspires to create character‑driven, improvisational humor akin to Christopher Guest and Ricky Gervais.
In simple terms: Comedy is perceived as harder and riskier than drama.
Key Takeaway
Desire to break into comedic storytelling.
Themes
creative risk
genre transition
improvisational humor
character focus
artistic ambition
Mood
determined
vulnerable
hopeful
Type
personal aspiration
genre reflection
When to use this quote
- shifting from dramatic roles to comedic projects
- seeking mentorship in comedy
- experimenting with ensemble improvisation
- writing a guest‑style series
- performing in a Gervais‑like sketch
Key Concepts
comedy vs drama
safety net
inspirational models
personal growth
Practical Applications
- developing a comedy pilot
- participating in improv workshops
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to build confidence in comedic performance?
- How might you leverage your dramatic strengths to enhance comedic timing?
