Gary Owen Quotes

United States, Comedian
July 16, 1974

Gary Owen (born July 26, 1974) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. After being named "Funniest Serviceman In America," his big break came in 1997 on Black Entertainment Television's stand-up showcase Comic View. Owen followed this debut with featured roles in the films Daddy Day Care, Little Man, and College. He has cultivated an African-American following after headlining on cable channel BET and performing at targeted events, such as Shaquille O'Neal's All-Star Comedy Jam Tour.[1] He has an upcoming TV show on BET called The Gary Owen Show.

There's still people who think me being married to a sista is an act. What, you think I'd make that up for a persona?

Gary Owen
- People
- Think
- Married
I always wonder if my kids will say they're mixed or black.

Gary Owen
- Kids
- Black
- Always

Even if it's a white crowd, I tell my jokes for the four black people in the room, not the 100 whites.

Gary Owen
- People
- Black
- White
There's no white comic that sells tickets to black people like me. They're going to get their hair done, get a new outfit, and come out to see a white dude.

Gary Owen
- People
- Done
- Black
Everything I do, I go to black people. If I have a problem at the airport, I'll go to the black ticket agent. I hope they notice me because I'll get better service. If I'm at a restaurant, I look for the black waiter. Rent-a-Car, give you the upgrade.

Gary Owen
- People
- Hope
- Black
I just want a big HBO special or a network or somebody willing to get behind my work and promote it. The most frustrating thing for me is to have this successful act that resonates across the country, and the network guys just don't get it. Everyone sees it except them. I want to leave a mark.

Gary Owen
- Work
- Country
- Me
To say the lake is any more dangerous or less dangerous, I don't know that I can say that, and I've been here 24 years. I'm somewhat surprised we don't have more accidents. But I'm pleased that a combination of a lot of things, including boater compliance to regulations and the efforts of the lake patrol, have made these lakes safe to use.

Gary Owen