“When I was doing ensemble theater and comedy work, I felt I had some talents. But when I started doing my shows in Berkeley and found that I could be funny on my own, I was shocked.” ShowsFoundFeltMy OwnComedyTalentTheaterShockedEnsembleBerkeley Author:Whoopi Goldberg
“Ed Sullivan will be around as long as someone else has talent.” LongHumorFunnyComedyTalentEd Sullivan Author:Fred Allen
“But I think funny and talent will always win out; I mean, of course there are hurdles, but I think if you're funny you will get over all of that.” IfsThinkingMeanCoursesWinningComedyTalentGet OverHurdleHurdling Obstacles Author:Wanda Sykes
“I always wanted to write, even before I realized that there was a comedy writers' world, or what that life was like. I never thought of myself, at least as a little kid, in terms of being the onscreen talent. I always thought it'd be so much fun to write sketches and be a writer. Even as little as 6 or 7, that's what my main interest was.” WorldWritingLittlesKidsWantedFunTermInterestComedyTalentI RealizedLittle Kid Author:Mindy Kaling
“I think that doing comedy and playing Dwight is a service. Not to get grandiose about it, but I have a talent for playing oddball characters and I can make people laugh and that can help bring families together and people will really enjoy it and it puts a smile on their face and I think that is a really great thing.” PeopleThinkingI CanCharacterHelpingTogetherFacesEnjoyLaughingComedyTalentGreat ThingsReally GreatMaking People LaughGrandioseFamily TogetherOddballsDwight Author:Rainn Wilson
“I really wanted to do some serious work. I really wanted to be a part of dramatic films. I wanted to show this talent, whatever that means, that I could be a dramatic actress as well. But the truth is, a) I don't know if I can, and b) I love doing comedy, and I felt almost a little embarrassed that I succumbed to the pressure. Vanity is really what it is. I feel really grateful that I am in comedy, and I love doing it.” IfsKnowsFeelsWellsMeanLittlesI CanShowsWantedFilmFeltComedyTalentSeriousTruth IsPressureGratefulActressesVanityDramaticEmbarrassedSerious Work Author:Anna Faris
“Well I was about to be expelled from school, I had been arrested and a teacher said: "Why don't you try acting, instead of distracting the class? Why don't you use your comic talent for something more productive?" My maths teacher suggested I do comedy and I decided to have a go. I pursued it after that. I was about 17.” TryingWellsSaidUseSchoolActingClassComedyTeacherTalentDecidedMathComicProductivePursuedArrestedMath Teacher Author:John Leguizamo
“Dane Cook is one of the most exciting comedy stars to emerge on the scene in many years, and his ability to connect with audiences is truly remarkable. HBO will be able to give this gifted performer the broadest, most unrestricted showcase for his talent, and we're delighted to welcome him to the network.” GivingYearsAbleStarsAbilityAudienceComedyTalentSceneExcitingWelcomeCooksRemarkablePerformersGiftedDelightedHboShowcase Author:Chris Albrecht
“The best thing about where comedy is now is if you have a little bit of talent and a strong work ethic, and strong social skills, you can make a name for yourself and you can make money.” IfsLittlesNamesStrongSocialBitsComedyTalentSkillsLittle BitEthicsMaking MoneyBest ThingsWork EthicSocial SkillsStrong Work Ethic Author:Donnell Rawlings
“I have a great management team and great agents that assist me, and I take roles in feature films that I hope will show my other talents other than just comedy.” ShowsFilmRolesComedyTeamTalentManagementAgentsFeaturesGreat MenGreat Management Author:Olivia Stuck
“When you wrap up your self-worth with your talent, and suddenly you might not be the most talented, that's really scary. And I think that fear is in part why I turned to comedy because I had no expectations of being a comedian. It was exciting to get good at something where I wasn't afraid of not being the best.” ThinkingSelfMightComedyTalentExpectationsExcitingScarySelf WorthComedianBeing The BestWrapsReally Scary Author:Rachel Bloom