Dan Mintz Quotes

United States, Comedian
September 25, 1981

Daniel Alexander Mintz (born September 25, 1981) is an American comedian, voice actor and writer best known for his role as Bob's oldest daughter Tina Belcher on the animated show Bob's Burgers. As a comedian, he is known for his extremely deadpan delivery, keeping his eyes fixed straight ahead and never looking toward the camera or audience.

Also known as Voice Actor, Writer

I would say I locked into my persona pretty early; I wouldn't say it's how I am naturally, but it's how I am naturally when I'm on a stage in front of people. That anxiety makes me be the character that I am.

Dan Mintz
- People
- Character
- Pretty
The thing about writing jobs is you can't really turn them down. When there's an opportunity, and it's something I want to do, I would do it.

Dan Mintz
- Writing
- Opportunity

I'm not a natural performer: I have a natural stage fright.

Dan Mintz
Growing up, I didn't really watch a lot of standup. I didn't know you could be a low-energy comedian. It was something I did daydream about, but in the way you daydream about becoming the president or something - it could never happen.

Dan Mintz
- Up
- Energy
- Growing
It is a little bit demoralizing to work a show, and you just try so many times to get something, and the creator just keeps saying, 'No, not that.' Then they just instantly come up with something.

Dan Mintz
- Up
- Work
When you're writing on someone else's show, you don't have to think as hard about nailing the perfect tone because you're kind of just like, 'Here's 20 ideas I thought of, and they can just pick the closest.'

Dan Mintz
- Writing
- Perfect
Being offended is, in itself, an unpleasant sensation, just like pain in your mouth is an unpleasant sensation, but if you have the right amount with the right amount of food, it actually makes the food taste good. So if you have just the right combination, people will laugh despite feeling like it's wrong.

Dan Mintz
- People
- Good
- Feeling