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I used to have a theory actually that, if you've had a good childhood, a good marriage and a little bit of money in the bank, you're going to make a lousy comedian.

— David Steinberg

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Anyone you give a ton of money to is going to go slightly crazy. I don't think comedians are particularly special in that regard; they just are better or more vocal in their expressions of their craziness.

— Nick Kroll

The truth is, I had always wanted to be a comedian, but I really didn't have that kind of personality, and it's a terrifying thing to say.

— Jerry Seinfeld

If I tried to do comedy for the rest of my career, I would not be very successful.

— Will Poulter

When I started, you didn't make a lot of money by being a comedian. You didn't get a lot of respect.

— David Steinberg

To be a comedian, you gotta jokesmith, there's no way around it.

— John Leguizamo

To become the best comedian, I must be well-rounded.

— T. J. Miller

The average comedian is kind of an observer looking at everyday things that everyone could relate to and then trying to find the exaggeration in those things.

— Aries Spears

You know, I've never thought of myself as a comedian.

— Terry Jones

I'm not a comedian, I'm not a stand-up and I don't come from a comedy background. I am an actor, but I've had a very fortunate foray into comedy, and it seems to have become a bit of a strength, and you can't complain when you become known for something.

— Darren Boyd

✗Opposing Perspectives

My theory is, if you can do comedy and you can be in a scene with someone like Brad Garrett and hold your own, you've really got a future in this business.

— Faith Ford