I want everything to be an honest extension of me. What better way than me talking? It's a direct connection with everyone. With film and television, you make great projects, but stand-up is the thing that is completely yours. Jerrod Carmichael completelyconnectiondirect 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
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 grew up in what my mom will always dispute as 'the hood.' She just doesn't like the name. But it had its similarities to any neighborhood like that. The all-black neighbors and the all-black problems and the all-black happiness. And I really loved it. Jerrod Carmichael blackdisputegrow share on social
I don't like the idea of being a human being, existing, talking to my friends, and having these real human conversations, and then getting to work on a sitcom and turning that part of my brain off. Jerrod Carmichael brainconversationexist Change image and share on social
Broadcast television is designed to reach as many people as possible, right? There's an obligation that we as creators have to advertisers, and it is an advertising medium. Jerrod Carmichael advertiseadvertiserbroadcast Change image and share on social
I've laughed hysterically, just trying to hold it in, at every funeral I've been to, because everyone's so serious. And there are a lot of people speaking publicly, which makes you understand why it's people's number one fear - because everyone shouldn't do it. Jerrod Carmichael fearfuneralhave share on social
I knew I wanted to do a show on NBC - it's rooted in its history; it's part rooted in nostalgia and part rooted in the potential of it. For me, there was no other choice. Jerrod Carmichael choicehistoryknow Change image and 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
A lot of times, us within the industry, we can put this bubble around ourselves and create what a show is supposed to look like and sound like, and we're seeing so much content. The best compliment is, 'I finally found something to watch with my family,' or, 'This is how I really feel, and I can't believe they're showing this on television.' Jerrod Carmichael bubblecomplimentcontent share on social