Maria Bamford Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“As far as I can tell, comedians are pretty serious people, and that's why they make fun of things all of the time.”

“Get out of your house and go see some live performance, for God's sake. There are people creating things just outside your window.”

“I have a comic character - my sister said that I'm the victim of every joke I tell.”

“I have a hard time with interviews, because I'd rather hear about the interviewer.”

“I have received more fulfillment and adulation than I would ever know what to do with in terms of show business.”

“I have trouble watching singers because they are so sincere.”

“In my stand up, I think I try to be less energetic because I feel embarrassed about how much enthusiasm I have. There's something about acting like I don't care, or if I act like I haven't spent enough time on it, it seems to go better. If I act like I'm really trying to sell it, it doesn't go as well.”

“I find it creatively satisfying to write material and say it out loud in a public place, whether or not anyone's listening.”

“I think you can lose yourself in any creative activity - if you enjoy your job or enjoy a task, you can lose yourself in that.”

“I love support groups, people talking about their feelings.”