Jerrod Carmichael Professions : Actor Browse All Authors Top 26 quotes by Jerrod Carmichael I've laughed hysterically, just trying to hold it in, at every funeral I've been to, because everyone's so serious. And there are a lot of people speaking publicly, which makes you understand why it's people's number one fear - because everyone shouldn't do it. Jerrod Carmichael youseriousfearpeople I didn't choose to like Chik-Fil-A - I was born this way. Jerrod Carmichael i-was-bornchoosebornway To say it very honestly, removed from ego, standup is just a thing that I understood, a God-given ability. Jerrod Carmichael sayjustabilityego I think there's a responsibility more as an artist to try and push in the direction you think comedy should go... The biggest thing I could do for the art that I love was keeping it art: keeping it special, keeping it honest, keeping it truthful. Jerrod Carmichael youresponsibilityloveart I don't like the idea of being a human being, existing, talking to my friends, and having these real human conversations, and then getting to work on a sitcom and turning that part of my brain off. Jerrod Carmichael friendsbrainworktalking I think people respond to truth. 'Straight Outta Compton' made $60 million over the weekend, right? That's not just a black audience. 'Empire' grew every single week. That's not just a black audience. Black culture is American culture, you know what I mean? They're becoming more and more one in the same. Jerrod Carmichael youtruthculturepeople If you've ever liked an artist or someone who then does something or is accused of something extremely corrupt, and your moral conscience won't allow you to accept that artist, the truth is then that creates a void in your life. Because then something you loved was taken from you. Jerrod Carmichael lovedyoutruthlife I knew I wanted to do a show on NBC - it's rooted in its history; it's part rooted in nostalgia and part rooted in the potential of it. For me, there was no other choice. Jerrod Carmichael choicemenostalgiahistory When you see U2 or the Rolling Stones, after years of knowing each other, they don't have to look at each other to connect. Jerrod Carmichael seelookyouknowing I work by instinct. You never hear anything new; when you hear advice that makes sense, it's something you already know. Jerrod Carmichael newneveryouwork I use a note-taking system I learned in history class in eleventh grade. Jerrod Carmichael systemuseclasshistory A lot of times, us within the industry, we can put this bubble around ourselves and create what a show is supposed to look like and sound like, and we're seeing so much content. The best compliment is, 'I finally found something to watch with my family,' or, 'This is how I really feel, and I can't believe they're showing this on television.' Jerrod Carmichael bestlookfamilybelieve As an artist, the most important thing and the most special thing is when your intention shines through on the work. Jerrod Carmichael importantartistspecialwork Performing for Dick Van Dyke once was fun. Jerrod Carmichael vanonceperformingfun I'm inspired by people who are unapologetically themselves, from Bill Cosby to Fahim Anwar. Just funny people. Jerrod Carmichael justwhofunnypeople I want that Sinatra type of fame. It's not the 'Whoever's the hot pop star at the moment' fame. It's the 'Walk into a room and everybody just kind of politely nods their heads' fame. Sinatra fame. Jerrod Carmichael walkmomenthotfame I grew up in what my mom will always dispute as 'the hood.' She just doesn't like the name. But it had its similarities to any neighborhood like that. The all-black neighbors and the all-black problems and the all-black happiness. And I really loved it. Jerrod Carmichael nameproblemsmomhappiness Being very, very honest, I've watched more Bill Clinton speeches than stand-up specials. Steve Jobs commencements. They're just great orators. I love people who boldly share their point of view. Jerrod Carmichael viewgreatlovepeople Eddie Murphy did '48 Hrs.' because that was the only movie offered to him. And he killed it. Bill Cosby did 'I Spy' because that was the TV show he was offered. But now, there are networks dedicated to comedy, and the Internet... it's so easy for comedians to not do things that aren't true to them. Jerrod Carmichael trueinternetcomedyeasy I look at Seinfeld - he looks like he's having fun. He's just enjoying being Jerry Seinfeld, you know, on 'Seinfeld.' Jerrod Carmichael lookyouhaving-funfun Similar Authors Ian Mckellen actor Adhir Kalyan actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje actor Bert Lahr actor Alan Arkin actor Alan Alda actorAll Authors
