Tommy Chong (Thomas B. Kin Chong) Quotes
When they put me in jail, that's when they turned me into an activist. Up until the time I went to jail, I was just a comedian.Tommy Chong
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The comedian can put the punchline out there, but it's the audience that receives it - and has to get it.
Rachel Sklar -
People are going to label you anyway, but the one that bugs me the most is when they say, 'One of the funniest female comedians.' There's s no 'funniest male comedians.' You're either a funny comedian, or you're not!
Wanda Sykes -
Most people figured I'd be in jail. I've been proving people wrong my whole life.
Gary Sheffield -
I've been a comedian, hosted travel shows, explored world religions, started improv troupes, given keynote speeches at conferences around the country, and had a milk shake named after me called the Handicappuccino.
Zach Anner -
I always wanted to be a stand-up comedian, even as a kid. Me and my dad would watch 'Evening at the Improv' on A&E.
Adam DeVine -
Carlos, on paper, and Carlos, the guy who was in jail, is known to be a cultivated guy, the guy who handles big amounts of information, and for me, that was very important.
Edgar Ramirez
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As soon as I got out of jail, as soon as my trial was over, first of all, during the time I was in jail, there was an organization called the National United Committee to Free Angela Davis, and I insisted that it be called National United Committee to Free Angela Davis and All Political Prisoners.
Angela Davis -
I had to write a comedy set and film a show at the same time. And it's the second time I've been up on stage as a stand-up comedian with untested material. I was saying it out loud for the first time that night. It didn't go how I expected, but in the best possible way.
Zach Anner -
A comedian is not funny unless he is taking his demons out for a walk.
Cynthia Heimel -
I've already produced one hour specials for other comedians and I have a TV show called Stand Up Revolution where I showcase new talent and so I'd like to continue to do stuff like that and help out the next guy.
Gabriel Iglesias -
Comedians on the stage are invariably suicidal when they get home.
Elsa Lanchester -
And don't worry, if I get thrown in jail in Manila, Beyonce will just bail me out. Sold out night 2 in the Philippines. I love it here!
Lady Gaga
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People were threatened, folks was put in jail just because we wanted people to try to register to vote.
Unita Zelma Blackwell -
So much of my work is as Yara, not as a character. If you're attacking my work as a philanthropist or activist, you're attacking Yara. But because of "Black-ish" and this national audience we have, I get to have a larger or louder voice.
Yara Shahidi -
That's why when I send a postcard I quiz people. "Hey, did you get that postcard?" "Yeah, yeah yeah." "Well what'd I say?" "Uh, you were havin-" "I was in jail"
Jim Gaffigan -
There is this false perception that comedians can never be serious. It's like from like the era of court jesters.
Jim Gaffigan -
The tone is set at home. If parents know their kids are skipping classes, they are our biggest ally to get them back into class.
John Gates -
My personal favorite is Woody Allen, who is just amazing as a comedian.
Vir Das
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From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity.
Edvard Munch -
Fear is where there is no love. Love is where there is no fear.
Axl Rose Guns N' Roses -
I never knew what basketball was. I started playing on the playground. People used to laugh at me and joke at me because I was so tall and I didn't know the game and couldn't play it.
Patrick Ewing -
I'm not trying to be Mr. Universe, but I want to stay in shape.
Calvin Klein -
You shall always find what you created in your mind, for instance, a benevolent God or an evil Devil. Between them are countless facets. Therefore, concentrate on the depth of your consciousness and on what you consider to be positive and good.
Hans Bender -
When they put me in jail, that's when they turned me into an activist. Up until the time I went to jail, I was just a comedian.
Tommy Chong