Being Quote by W. Kamau Bell

If I wanted to take a more activist or journalistic slant in work, I should probably just go be an activist or a journalist.…

— John Oliver

Remember, folks, I am a comedian, not a journalist.

— Kathy Griffin

I consider myself to be doing comedy in a post-Jon Stewart world to a certain extent.

— Adam Conover

I don't really consider myself to be a comedian. I mean, it's not like I'm sitting around writing jokes or anything. I just like…

— Amy Sedaris

Comedians, such as yourself, Jon Stewart and others, are a valuable supplement, and here's why: Good journalism at its best frequently speaks truth to…

— Dan Rather

I'm a humorist. I'm not a reporter, I never pretended to be a reporter.

— David Sedaris

I would loved to be called an actor, and not comedian.

— Kiku Sharda

But I'm a humorist. I'm not a reporter, I never pretended to be a reporter.

— David Sedaris

I would probably be a teacher if I weren't a comedian.

— Brad Garrett

I would hate to be a standup comedian for ever. It would not be good. It would be the worst.

— Rose Matafeo

As a comedian and talk show host, Jon Stewart has been pretty funny. But as a pundit and player in our politics, he's been…

— Jamelle Bouie

I'm an entertainer, not a commentator. If you're a comedian your job is to make people laugh.

— Johnny Carson