Keegan-Michael Key Quotes & Sayings

“I get overwhelmed when I approach things intellectually.”

“If you look at any successful skit comedy show, ever, there is that format of introducing you to the player in the beginning, and then going on to see those sketches.”

“It was very important thousands of years ago to categorize things. I can eat that plant, I can't eat that plant. Or this tribe, not that tribe. We don't have to do that anymore - we have processed food now!”

“You can not have comedy unless people are behaving badly. You can't have it.”

“When you're a child, the most important thing is to be able to live a life of comfort. You want to be sure that the moon goes up at night and the sun comes up in the morning and dad comes home from work.”

“Everybody puts on airs, regardless of race.”

“For me, as a child, I certainly thought that there were more black people in the world than white people.”

“I have always, or for the most part, identified myself as a biracial person.”

“I'm tall and thin but not strong, so you're either an athlete or you're funny.”

“Surprise is not humor. I think that there can be a fine line there.”