It's not hard to be a woman in comedy as long as you're also a writer. You have to create your opportunity. Kristen Schaal comedycreatehard Change image and share on social
I used to go to open mics in New York when I was starting out, and it was mostly just people who wanted an audience to look at them for eight minutes on a stage. Kristen Schaal audiencemicminute Change image and share on social
I just really like people, and being a freelancer can be lonely during the day, when you're at home trying to write anything you can. 'Flight Of The Conchords' was so wonderful because I had a family for two years. Kristen Schaal conchordsdayfamily share on social
Sometimes I try to sell shows with a female lead to networks, and that isn't something that's been a proven formula for them, so they reject it. I do feel like men get the funniest roles in movies. Kristen Schaal feelfemaleformula Change image and share on social
I definitely do weird things every show. Kristen Schaal showthingweird Change image and share on social
My sensibilities are like, 'I want it to be weirder.' Kristen Schaal sensibilityweird Change image and share on social
I would like to be known as someone who was really sweet but also knowledgeable in all areas of life. Kristen Schaal areaknowledgeablelife Change image and share on social
I would love for people to know that the label 'feminist' is something that everyone should wear proudly, because it just means that you support women. Kristen Schaal feministlabellove Change image and share on social
In high school, I was doing a skit for forensics and people started laughing, more than I was prepared to deal with. It was a surprise. Kristen Schaal dealforensichigh Change image and share on social
I think it's great training for any comedian to start on cows. Because with cows, you expect them to be bored and just stare at you blankly. And that's exactly what you'll get at a comedy club. If you can toughen up with a cow audience, then you'll never be worried with a human audience. Kristen Schaal audienceblanklybore share on social