Comedy tours Quotes

I get to do comedy for a living.

I'm a stand-up comic. I'm always doing dates; it's just that, if I'm working on a project or I'm busy, I can't get out on the road or book any shows. Since the beginning of my career, I'm usually out for at least 10-15 dates throughout the year. If I have time, then I try to get at least 30-40 dates.

My family were nothing but pleased when I told them I wanted to be a comedian.

I used to tour a little bit with Jim Carrey and help him out on his first Showtime special.

I got into comedy so I could stay out all night.

As a comedian, especially one that works as much as I do, there is a lot of sacrifice. People don't see that I'm away from my family 46 weeks out of the year. I miss all the birthdays and anniversaries and holidays.

I find it hard to get enthusiastic about hotels because, as a touring comic, I spend a lot of time in them.

Wanda Sykes and I have had similar career trajectories. We're both from the D.C. area. She spent five years working as a contracting specialist for the NSA, and I got my master's in public health.

More people are going out to comedy shows than they were before.