70 Quotes by Jermaine Fowler

I was influenced by a lot of comedy growing up, I had good parents. They were funny, too. My mom was hilarious; my dad was hilarious. I guess being at home around the environment was just a good stage to get started.

I started pursuing stand-up comedy in 12th grade.

Comedians play off of social commentary.

I have a lot of energy, and as you get to know me, you will quickly learn that! I channel my energy into my acting, my writing, everything.

I'm a comic; we get hecklers every night! It's really just part of the job.

I don't do anything for press.

I could never lie to someone to benefit myself, so telemarketing was something I was terrible at!

In entertainment, if you have a message in a film, no one wants to be spoon-fed the message. No one wants to be told how to feel. At least, I don't.

'V for Vendetta' is an amazing movie, and it had an obvious message, but it was done so perfectly. I got out of the movie, and I wanted to march so hard. I wanted to be an activist.