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“I talked about everything, man. I've always written material that everyone can laugh at. I talked about growing up. I did a lot of physical comedy. That was my thing. I was a physical comedian. I did anything and everything from running on a treadmill, I can paint a picture on stage of anything.”

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J. B. Smoove

J. B. Smoove, born on December 16, 1965, is an American actor known for his exceptional performances in both film and television, particularly in the comedy genre. He has gained recognition for his roles in popular shows such as 'Parks and Recreation' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'. Smoove's comedic style is highly appreciated by audiences. more

“You have to fail, man, but you cannot allow failure to stop you from doing what you must do. Failing is just as good as succeeding in a lot of ways. It's how you react to it all. You can react to success the wrong way and be a total failure. Or you can react to losing with your whole heart, learn from it, and be a huge success. In stand-up, I've learned to know when I'm burning it up or when I'm being so-so. That's experience. I learn every single time I'm on a stage.”

Knows Men Way Heart Whole Failing Stage Huge Succeed Losing Burning I've Learned Wrong Way

Author:J. B. Smoove

“Keep it real by being straight forward. Don't pull no punches on people. It's better to tell somebody than just lollygag around, letting them think they're living their life the right way. Because some people don't know what the hell they're doing, they don't know if they're living the right way or making the right decisions. Some people don't know that.”

People Ifs Thinking Knows Way Real Decision Hell Right Way Right Decision Keeping It Real

Author:J. B. Smoove

“You can't take everything that is offered to you. I pass on a lot of stuff, because I truly believe that I will shine better if I could do it 200 percent rather than do it 80 percent and make it so-so.”

Ifs Believe Stuff Percent Shining If I Could

Author:J. B. Smoove

“I quit my day job the day my daughter was born. I remember flying to Cleveland and hitting a thunderstorm, which caused the plane to lose pressure, and the oxygen masks fell from the ceiling. We felt the plane dropping; the pilot was taking it down to regain cabin pressure. My heart was in my stomach. I found out after landing that her mom was in labor. I did the show and came back to New York. By the time I walked into the hospital, my daughter was being born. She was waiting for me. She's a sweet daddy's girl. She's premed. She has her own pie company. She works for Habitat for Humanity.”