As a standup performer, I'm onstage, and it's important how the audience is looking at me. I'm looking at whether they're leaning forward or not, those types of things. You read an energy. And it's the same thing in a scene with other actors. Jerrod Carmichael actoraudienceenergy share on social
I'm inspired by people who are unapologetically themselves, from Bill Cosby to Fahim Anwar. Just funny people. Jerrod Carmichael anwarbillcosby Change image and share on social
The biggest thing that I get most excited about is, my family and I would watch television together, and we weren't just passive viewers. Something would happen, and then we would talk about it. When Will Smith was shot on 'Fresh Prince,' that sparked a conversation about safety. Jerrod Carmichael bigconversationexcite share on social
When you're onstage in theater, if you mess up a line, there's no 'Cut! We'll get it again.' It's full steam ahead. Jerrod Carmichael aheadcutfull Change image and share on social
I never really set out to be a comedian, but as a kid, I loved doing sketches and playing characters. And then a great friend kept telling me I should be a comedian, so I followed her advice and gave it a shot. Jerrod Carmichael advicecharactercomedian share on social
To say it very honestly, removed from ego, standup is just a thing that I understood, a God-given ability. Jerrod Carmichael abilityegogod Change image and share on social
If a thing is going to represent you, your vision, you should be involved in every aspect of that thing. I like my role as executive producer on anything probably as much as performer. Jerrod Carmichael aspectexecutiveinvolve Change image and share on social
Performing for Dick Van Dyke once was fun. Jerrod Carmichael dickdykefun Change image and share on social
As an artist, the most important thing and the most special thing is when your intention shines through on the work. Jerrod Carmichael artistimportantintention Change image and share on social
I look at Seinfeld - he looks like he's having fun. He's just enjoying being Jerry Seinfeld, you know, on 'Seinfeld.' Jerrod Carmichael enjoyfunjerry Change image and share on social
