57 Quotes by Ana Gasteyer

I’ve done a ton of theater work and dramatic work, but nobody really knows me that way.

I always loved comedy but I didn’t start formally until I was in college.

I’ve always lived in a city.

I always tried not to be too mean, but my problem is that the people I tend to find hilarious don’t usually have senses of humor. So interacting with them is a little bit of an awkward engagement, because I can’t really make them laugh, on top of which I’ve been doing an impression of them.

Comedy’s been really liberating for me because I’ve been able to sneak the singing part in through the back door.

I actually like character work, so for me, generally speaking, I enjoy it. It’s a little bit more of a comfortable suit you put back on. You can explore it and have fun with it and push the limits of it.

I’m not a standup, but I play one on TV.

I’m married but the special man is my dog, Henry.

I’m friends with a lot of actresses, but my ‘SNL’ friends are my closest. The experience of working there is something of a battleground, a great one, but complicated. I think there’s a deep connection for having survived that workplace.