752 Quotes by Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien Quotes By Tag

  • Author Conan O'Brien
  • Quote

    All I ask is one thing, and I’m asking this particularly of young people: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism, for the record, it’s my least favorite quality and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen.

  • Tags
  • Share



  • Author Conan O'Brien
  • Quote

    It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique. It's not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound re-invention.

  • Tags
  • Share

  • Author Conan O'Brien
  • Quote

    Music and comedy are so linked. The rhythm of comedy is con­nected to the rhythm of music. They’re both about creating tension and knowing when to let it go. I’m always surprised when somebody funny is not musical.

  • Tags
  • Share