177 Quotes by Amy Schumer

I'm super grateful that there wasn't social media when I was a kid, but that sort of self-doubt crept in at a young age. It's bullying. It's the comments here and there, and maybe somebody says something to you that they don't even mean to be a mean-spirited comment, but they'll just kind of say it to you in passing.

I want people to live to their full potential, not to hold themselves back because of insecurities, and especially not women. I see too much of that.

Being introverted, it doesn't mean necessarily being shy or being afraid of public speaking; it just means that it's hard for me to interact with people for too long.

I think standup is pretty good for an introvert because you are performing, but, I mean, it's on your own terms. There are so many people in the room, but it's a one-sided conversation. And you actually don't have to interact - unless you want to.

I really am a chick from Long Island who's just learning along with everyone.

I love watching TV.

I am not a racist.

I was always like that, at 5 years old, just demanding equality. I thought it could all be fixed if you called attention to it.

A big part of becoming a funny person was a major defense mechanism. Onstage, especially as a woman, I've had to be really tough. The second you show a crack, the audience can literally leave.