Comedians are not usually actors, but imitations of actors. Johann Georg Zimmermann actorcomedianimitation Change image and share on social
Comedians are really writers who don't have pens and pencils about them, but they riff. Carl Reiner comedianpenpencil Change image and share on social
Comedians are sociologists. We're pointing out stuff that the general public doesn't even stop to think about, looking at life in slow-motion and questioning everything we see. Steven Wright comediangenerallife Change image and share on social
Comedians are sometimes resentful of their writers. Probably because it's hard for giant egos to admit you need anyone but yourself to be what you are. Dick Cavett admitcomedianego Change image and share on social
Comedians are the monkeys of acting. When you go to the zoo, everybody loves the monkey exhibit. Tracy Morgan actcomedianexhibit Change image and share on social
Comedians could do mindless things - and by mindless, I mean the easy jokes and things that you already agree with - but I find it more interesting, more of a reward, for people to feel something. I like to make a human connection, and that involves speaking emotionally, a bit more intellectually, or with a bit more moral complexity. Jerrod Carmichael agreebitecomedian share on social
Comedians do movies and TV so that when they tour, they sell out. That's the goal: To get popular enough so the place is packed. Gabriel Iglesias comediangoalmovie Change image and share on social
Comedians don't have a monopoly on suffering. But creative people are sometimes fortunate enough to be able to incorporate their most traumatic experiences into their art. Matt Lucas artcomediancreative Change image and share on social
Comedians don't laugh. They're too busy analyzing why it's funny or not. James Lipton analyzebusycomedian Change image and share on social
Comedians' first ten minutes usually stay with them the first several years of their career. It's their mission statement. Their disclaimer that lets people know who they are. Or were. It's also a good time to make fun of your name if you have a funny or strange one. Bob Saget careercomediandisclaimer share on social