Robin Williams Quotes

I think comedy is the most difficult thing in the world, I really do.

When I do comedy, I lose all inhibition and introspection. I no longer care.

I really want to do comedy.

When you do stand-up, it's so autonomous: I can say anything.

I've always liked musical theater, and getting to do stuff like that where I can just dance around and just be crazy is just super fun.

I think I could have a funnier, more economic sets. But that's the comedy I do. And I understand if people aren't interested in it and would rather listen to someone else. But I'll never understand the anger people have toward me.

Comedy's been really liberating for me because I've been able to sneak the singing part in through the back door.

As far as just my stand-up is concerned, I don't care about changing anyone's mind. I'm not making an argument. I'm a guy doing comedy.

I love comedy. I like to think that there's a sense of humor in some of my music - obviously not all of it.

I've always been funny. I look back in the day, when I would take the mic from my dad in church and just start goin', at age six, the first time I did it. I think 14 was when I knew I wanted to do it and promote my own comedy shows at the church. Then, everyone would come.

I love doing comedy, I really do. It was perhaps my first love. And I think, as an actor, you're young and you do school plays and the reason you go 'I might do more of this' is because you make people laugh in a school play. You don't go and do Hamlet when you're nine and go: "I feel people were really moved out there!" You do a silly voice and everyone laughs and you go: "Ooh, that feels quite nice. I might make a life out of this!"

I do some of my best stand-up comedy during sound checks.

Doing actual comedic material is just about the most joyful endeavor ever. That's the truth. The only time it's not funny is when business gets in the way.

I'd like to keep exploring comedy. I didn't necessarily think of myself as a comedic actress, but it's a lot of fun.

Stand-up is my favorite thing I've ever done. There's so much independence.

I think my goal was just to do comedy, honestly. It still is. Whatever form that took or takes, it doesn't matter.

Comedy clubs are sacred ground. That's where anything goes.

I just love entertaining. I will do anything - stand-up comedy, video games, fencing, internet shorts - I just want to keep being lucky enough to entertain people anyway I can. I try never to limit my art to a medium.

When I was in college I did a lot of comedy.

Sometimes it works. Sometimes I feel like playing 'Hospital'. Sometimes I feel like playing 'Pablo Picasso'. I've been playing a lot lately. I do it as long as I feel like it.

Fifty per cent of rock is having a good time.

Stand-up is my baby.

Nothing can help my comedy.

I love improvisation.

I like entertaining people. I want to make big entertainment.