223 Quotes by Wanda Sykes

I have a very diverse crowd from old, young, black, white, straight, gay. It's a little bit of everybody.

I couldn't believe that Donald Trump won. I couldn't believe that we elected an orangutan to front the country.

I'm a huge Sia fan. I love Sia, I have just about all of her stuff.

I knew I was outspoken when I was a kid because, whenever my parents had company coming over, they would pay me to leave. 'Go see your grandmother. Get out of here.' That was my first paying gig.

I'm a stand-up comic. I'm always doing dates; it's just that, if I'm working on a project or I'm busy, I can't get out on the road or book any shows. Since the beginning of my career, I'm usually out for at least 10-15 dates throughout the year. If I have time, then I try to get at least 30-40 dates.

I had real big boobs, and I just got tired of knocking over stuff. Every time I eat, 'Oh, Lord'. I'd carry a Tide stick everywhere I go. My back was sore, so it was time to have a reduction.

My shows and my material are grounded in reality. It's pretty much something that's either happened in my life or in the news, and I start there and give you my take on it.

I tried theatre. I played Miss Hannigan for a short run of Annie at a regional theatre. That was fun. I enjoyed it! I enjoy theatre and have so much respect for theatre actors.

I have a sidekick, Keith Robinson, who's very funny. I've known Keith for over 20 years; he's my best friend.