Comedian Quote by Will Ferrell
“I guess ultimately a lot of comedians just wanna be taken seriously.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Late Night Show, 2008, Will Ferrell
Comedians often seek respect beyond laughs, craving serious acknowledgment.
In simple terms: Comedians want to be taken seriously.
Key Takeaway
Respect the craft.
Themes
art
recognition
humor
Mood
reflective
humorous
Type
observational
career
When to use this quote
- stand-up performances
- film roles
- media interviews
- award ceremonies
Key Concepts
career ambition
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humor coexist with seriousness?
- What does “taken seriously” mean for a comedian?
A Different Perspective
Comedy can undermine seriousness, making respect harder to achieve.
![“Why do all these people want [comedians] to be serious? The reason they want that is these are people who aren't funny. Anybody funny can be serious, but people who have no sense of humor, they can never be funny - and frankly, they're jealous. There's very few comic actors. Think about it. There…” quote by Jon Lovitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/419/jon-lovitz-16902_able_why-do-all-these-people-want-comedians-t_3223415.jpg)
![“I wouldn't mind gigging around the same era as Jesus, after he gives his speech about the meek and how blessed they are and all that type of bullshit, going up there and doing a flat 20 [minutes]. I reckon I'd have better stagecraft and presence than Jesus. Yea, I'm a better stand-up comedian than…” quote by Jim Jefferies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0fb/jim-jefferies-8092_blessed_i-wouldn-t-mind-gigging-around-the-same_24477.jpg)
