Joe Root Quotes

Chris Hardwick is a good man.

I'm a big fan of Samantha Bee's.

Although I'm predominantly known for game-shows, I do prefer to be known as a performer.

Bill Cosby, you know, he's a delightful guy.

Why don't you compare me to Sally Jessy Raphael?

I really want to interview Larry David.

I love Chelsea Handler.

I always just wanted to be a cheesy guy on television.

I dig Steve Harvey: he's the suit man. I be checking him out.

I love Niecy Nash. I would take a vacation with the lady. She is just delightful.

I love Stephen Fry. His tweets are witty, poignant, and intelligent.

I like Ben Stein. I think he's funny, creative, and an insightful commentator on a host of issues.

Katie Couric is one of my favorite people.

Ellen DeGeneres is brilliant. She's funny, she's warm and she doesn't hurt anybody on her show.

I like that guy Matthew Perry a lot.

Stephen Merchant looks like a Muppet. I mean, he looks like Beaker.

I think I called myself an entertainer on my son's birth certificate. That sounds a bit Sammy Davis Jr. or Brian Conley, the sort of guy you just drop into a room and let them 'entertain.'

The first time I was on Letterman, I was, like, 20 years old, and I was on a show called 'Camping with Barry White Night.'

Most actors can't write. Most writers can't act. Most comedians can't act. I can do all three, so why wouldn't I do that?

When I was younger it was people like Victoria Wood who I loved.

Chris O'Dowd's a legend, isn't he? I like him.

For me, growing up in Los Angeles in the '90s, Huell Howser was the most consistently watchable entertainer on TV. I was more of a radio geek as a teenager, but Huell I watched whenever I got the chance. A lot of us did.

I'm no Bradley Walsh.

John Stamos is a good acquaintance of mine.

I think he's a great talent, Stephen Colbert.