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The Comedy Bar is an intimate club, which I prefer. I refuse to play theatres, because large empty spaces make me nervous, and I don't enjoy the echo. I'm no sell out. Literally.

Quotes by Andy Kindler

In the '90s, comedy was at a very low point, but these days, you've got people like Hannibal Burress, Ron Funches, Maria Bamford - people who can play any club, anywhere.

Quotes by Andy Kindler

From 1987 to 1992, I was on the road for 40 weeks a year playing comedy clubs, and that was during the 'comedy boom.'

Quotes by Andy Kindler

The Internet is a great place to find unconventional comedy that you can't find anywhere else.

Quotes by Andy Dick

I've been lucky enough to play many different roles from darker characters to family orientated shows to comedy.

Quotes by Andrew-Lee Potts

It's very difficult to make comedy work; I think it's a very underrated genre.

Quotes by Andrew Scott

With every movie, I try to do something different, whether it's action, comedy or drama.

Quotes by Andrew Lau

I get frustrated by the fact that comics go on stage with some kind of agenda beyond comedy - I'm not sure it should be about that.

Quotes by Andrew Lawrence

You can (be a middle-aged comic) if you work very hard at it, because comedy is really hard.

Quotes by Andrew Denton

One of the great upsides about comedy is that you're dealing with really lovely, fun material.

Quotes by Andre Braugher

I always loved comedy but I didn't start formally until I was in college.

Quotes by Ana Gasteyer

People ask me if I have comedy writers, and I'm like, 'Are you kidding me?'

Quotes by Ana Navarro

When you're doing sketch comedy and you're pregnant, it's like wearing a giant sombrero in every sketch.

Quotes by Amy Poehler

I like a certain style of show, I like a certain pace, I like a rhythm, I like a lot of comedy in with my drama.

Quotes by Amy Sherman-Palladino

I wanted to do something in the style of a comedy of manners.

Quotes by Amy Heckerling

I was trying to be a clinical psychologist for years. But I kept getting stuck in comedy.

Quotes by Amy Hoggart

I am a stage actor. I do mostly improv comedy. The only national television stuff is 'Archer' and' Frisky Dingo.'

Quotes by Amber Nash

I've always wanted to work in comedy.

Quotes by Amber Stevens

I love working in television and in comedy, so whenever there's an opportunity to work on a TV sitcom, I'm like, 'Yes please!'

Quotes by Amber Stevens

Ideally, I'd love to do a comedy just because, work-wise, it'd be a lot of fun.

Quotes by Amber Stevens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the deeper reason behind comedy, according to these quotes?
A surprisingly emotional one. One quote puts it simply: "The real reason for comedy is to hide the pain." It suggests humor often works as a cover for something harder underneath.
Do these quotes connect comedy to dark or difficult topics?
Yes — one speaker explains, "Comedy arises out of necessity, because some things are so dark that you have to laugh about it." It's about using humor as a coping tool, not just entertainment.
Is there a quote about the history of stand-up comedy?
Yes — one speaker mentions pitching a show spanning generations of "five female stand-up comedians," naming a range "from Phyllis Diller to Amy Schumer." For more on the people behind the punchlines, see our Comedians quotes.
What kind of comedy does one speaker say they want to pursue?
Something old-fashioned and character-driven: "An old-codger comedy - that's what I want to do." It's a specific, playful vision for a comedic project. For more on comedic performers, browse our Comedian collection.
Where can I find more comedy content beyond quotes?
Our Comedic page has more in this same reflective tone, and if you enjoy wordplay in a different language tradition, our Shayari collection offers a fun alternative.

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