I grew up in a family where no one was in the entertainment… - Jim Gaffigan

" "
I grew up in a family where no one was in the entertainment business. So stand-up and acting were seen as something unrealistic. I always thought it was just people in L.A. and New York that became actors or comedians.

Jim Gaffigan

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

English

Collect this quote

About Jim Gaffigan

James Christopher Gaffigan (born July 7, 1966) is an American stand-up comic and actor. He is best known for his Comedy Central Presents specials, a recurring role on the show My Boys and several nationwide commercials.

Also Known As

Alternative Names: James Christopher Gaffigan • Jim Christopher Gaffigan

All quotes from Jim Gaffigan Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Jim Gaffigan:

Jerry Seinfeld Jimmy Carr Leonardo DiCaprio Thembsie Matu Nathan Lane

Additional quotes by Jim Gaffigan

Not that I don't think irreverent humor and someone being filthy is funny, I just do what I do. Any comedian would admit throwing an f-bomb in there would help get a reaction. … I'm not on a Puritanical pursuit, but when I would curse in a joke, I believe I'm not done writing it.

It's like in most parts of America, where there was industry and there is no longer; there is cynicism mixed with sarcasm and some optimism. That's how my background influenced my comedy.

Stand-up is an amazing art form, I think, because it's all about you having complete control of the situation, but absolutely none.

I grew up in a family where no one was in the entertainment business. So stand-up and acting were seen as something unrealistic. I always thought it … - Jim Gaffigan

About Jim Gaffigan

Also Known As

Enhance Your Quote Experience

Additional quotes by Jim Gaffigan

Advanced Search Filters