I'm not an extroverted person, nor am I hyper-confident in my point of view. I just don't have that personality. Maria Bamford confidentextroverthyper Change image and share on social
When I'm up on stage and do a joke, half the people interpret it one way and half of them interpret it the way I want them to. Maria Bamford halfinterpretjoke Change image and share on social
As far as I can tell, comedians are pretty serious people, and that's why they make fun of things all of the time. Maria Bamford comedianfunmake Change image and share on social
I never really thought of myself as depressed so much as paralyzed by hope. Maria Bamford depresshopeparalyze Change image and share on social
In L.A., a lot of comics live here, but we don't get to spend that much time together because we've got to drive 45 minutes home, or do another set. So in San Francisco we can hang out, go for dinner - the community aspect of it is really lovely, as well as seeing people's shows that you don't normally get to see a longer version of. Maria Bamford aspectcomiccommunity share on social
I love support groups, people talking about their feelings. Maria Bamford feelinggrouplove Change image and share on social
I do some compassionate mindfulness every day. It's like a Buddhist thing. I tell myself that I'm doing a good job, that kind of thing. It makes me feel better. Maria Bamford buddhistcompassionateday Change image and share on social
I express things through characters because I have a fear that my own voice is irritating because that's been said to me. Maria Bamford characterexpressfear Change image and share on social
My dad has some depressive issues, and he's really tough on himself. So sometimes he can say things that are not super supportive. Like once I did a set, and he says, 'Sheesh, no wonder you're still single.' I was like, 'Eight ball, corner pocket, dad.' Maria Bamford ballcornerdad share on social
In my stand up, I think I try to be less energetic because I feel embarrassed about how much enthusiasm I have. There's something about acting like I don't care, or if I act like I haven't spent enough time on it, it seems to go better. If I act like I'm really trying to sell it, it doesn't go as well. Maria Bamford actcareembarrass share on social