189 Quotes by Fred Armisen

I really like Au Revoir Simone.

There should be comedians who perform only for robots - I'm saying human comedians that only perform for robots.

I can only parody stuff I love.

Music documentaries are tricky because of 'Spinal Tap.' That movie has stood the test of time.

Talking Heads were a big influence on my comedy. For David Byrne, every album had to be different. With 'Portlandia,' every season has to be different. You gotta reinvent the look, all of it.

Before 'SNL,' I would do stand-up, opening for Jeff Tweedy. It was worse than bombing in that people were dead silent.

I don't think I've ever hosted anything in my life.

When I'm hungry, I need to eat right away.

All of my memories are now on hard drives. I'll change phones or I'll change my laptop, and all my photos stay.