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Comedian Quotes

Funny by choice, not accident.

These comedian quotes range from a performer who wears several hats, including Director and entertainer, alongside comedian, to simple praise for London-based British comics working the same craft.

I'm a comedian, not a politician.

Quotes by Adam Carolla

I'm a performer, comedian, entertainer, writer and director.

Quotes by William Shatner

British comedian Imran Yusuf is fantastic and so is Shazia Mirza, also London-based.

Quotes by Varun Grover

I don't do drama. I'm a comedian.

Quotes by Tracy Morgan

Actor Quotes

There really is no Johnny Carson anymore. There is no one place a comedian can appear and explode.

Quotes by Tom Leykis

I spent 25 years as a stand-up comedian.

Quotes by Steven Michael Quezada

My greatest hope was to get discovered as a comedian and get on a sitcom.

Quotes by Steve Buscemi

I'm not just a pundit - I'm a comedian.

Quotes by Stephen Colbert

I was an actor before becoming a comedian.

Quotes by Shelley Berman

Always Quotes

I'm a comedian, and my comedy has never endorsed violence towards gays.

Quotes by Sam Kinison

When I first realized that I wanted to be a stand-up comedian was when I was in the service.

Quotes by Rudy Ray Moore

As a comedian, I'm always quoting 'Caddyshack' and 'Dumb and Dumber.'

Quotes by Rob Riggle

I can be a bit movement-orientated and flamboyant because, essentially, I'm a physical comedian.

Quotes by Rhys Darby

I'm the only comedian qualified to navigate a supertanker.

Quotes by Peter Baynham

Being Quotes

I never wanted to be a magician. I never wanted to be a comedian. I never wanted to be onstage.

Quotes by Penn Jillette

I was half Catskills comedian, half 1800s matron.

Quotes by Paula Pell

The idea of a Japanese comedian was not only a rarity, it was non-existent.

Quotes by Pat Morita

A good comedian has to be a fine actor all around.

Quotes by Paresh Rawal

I am not a comedian.

Quotes by Mukesh Tiwari

Director Quotes

I don't consider myself an Iranian comedian; I consider myself a comedian who happens to be of Iranian descent.

Quotes by Maz Jobrani

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these comedian quotes reveal about identity?
They show comedians naming their calling directly, with one performer describing themselves as an entertainer, a writer, and a Director, in addition to comedian.
Are other comedians praised in this collection?
Yes, one speaker praises fellow British comics by name, calling their work fantastic alongside other London-based talent.
Is there a quote separating comedy from drama?
Yes, one states plainly that drama isn't their thing, since they consider themselves a comedian above all, drawing a firm line between the two crafts.
Does any quote describe comedy as a childhood goal?
Yes, one simply says becoming a comedian was always the goal, framing it as a long-held ambition rather than an accident.
What page pairs well with comedian quotes?
Our Actor quotes collection covers similar ground on performing as a defining identity.

Others state it as a firm identity, refusing drama entirely or naming comedy as the childhood goal, the same Being-a-comedian pull running through every line.