64 Eric Andre Quotes – A Comedian with His Own Take on Things

Eric André is a comedian known for his boundary-pushing humor and unconventional style. His unique comedic style has made him a fan favorite and a sought-after guest on talk shows and podcasts. Read 64 of his memorable quotes to get to know him better.

Eric André is known for his cheeky humor that is often chaotic and unpredictable, with a focus on satire and parody. He is regarded as an exceptional prankster with admirable audacity and inventiveness.

However, his energy, dedication, fearlessness, and insanity are vital ingredients that make his show so entertaining. His fast-paced "The Eric Andre Show" is said to be pure madness, and fans love what he does on set as they believe his disregard for logic can be therapeutic. Read 64 quotes showcasing his wit and perspective on various topics.

Eric André's quote: "Once you realize you don't have to sleep anymore, your mind goes wide open!" | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

Eric André Quotes Loaded with Humor

"If cats could talk, they wouldn't." — Eric André

"I never make the same mistake twice. I make it five or six times, just to be sure." — Eric André

"I grew up in Boca Raton, Florida, the worst place on earth." — Eric André

"I was eating beans by candlelight for a decade." — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "If cats could talk, they wouldn't." | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

"You know, they say if it's grey, it's healthy for you." — Eric André

"'The Simpsons' is like Charlie Parker or Marlon Brando or Richard Pryor. Comedy couldn't go back to the way it was after 'The Simpsons' came out." — Eric André

"How many n-bombs are dropped? It depends on what I post." — Eric André

"Let's hit the joke once and move on to the next joke, and just keep it where we have as many jokes per square inch as possible." — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "You know, they say if it's grey, it's healthy for you." | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

"Patriotism is the conviction that your country is superior to all others 'cause you were born in it." — Eric André

"I'm Aries. I need everybody to like me." — Eric André

"First paying gig, I got 20 bucks. I played at some really weird venue. I don't remember the venue. I just remember it was the last stop on the train. It was, like, the Far Rockaways Queens, and it was an audience of, like, three people." — Eric André

"Before the Simpsons, I was 4 years old, so I don't know exactly what I was thinking before that." — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "Patriotism is the conviction that your country is superior to all others 'cause you were born in it." | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

Eric Andre Quotes Full of His Personal Experience

"Once you realize you don't have to sleep anymore, your mind goes wide open!" — Eric André

"I think we give human beings too much credit. We're primates, you know." — Eric André

"Don't look back. You're not going that way." — Eric André

"You see a lot of sketch variety shows where each segment is one joke that they repeat over and over and over again, and the sketches are always three or four minutes too long." — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "I think we give human beings too much credit. We're primates, you know." | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

"The darkest nights produce the brightest stars." — Eric André

"Comedy is often about pain." — Eric André

"The people that worked on 'The Simpsons' just had good taste. They knew how to execute absurd jokes." — Eric André

"If there's an intelligence behind the joke, it's a good joke." — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "The darkest nights produce the brightest stars." | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

"You can make fun of your own a lot easier than someone else's." — Eric André

"Like I said, a sketch is one joke. They shouldn't really be more than a minute, two minutes. There are some shows where the sketch goes on for five minutes. It's like, I get it! I'm already bored. I did like the joke, but I don't anymore because you went on too long." — Eric André

"The Lord may or may not be real. Who is to say that God exists?" — Eric André

"All motivation is defined by intention. If the intention is to hurt, divide, or belittle, it's wrong; if it's an attempt to cope with or make sense of tragedy, it's something different. If it's commenting on society's flaws, versus adding to society's flaws, I think the audience can tell." — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "You can make fun of your own a lot easier than someone else's." | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

"Why weren't black people in the Lord of the Rings?" — Eric André

"Freedom ain't not free!" — Eric André

"Why are you trying to be all things to all people?" — Eric André

"Why would you say something so controversial yet so brave?" — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "Why weren't black people in the Lord of the Rings?" | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

"Do you think we're going to hit a tipping point and the world's going to end?" — Eric André

Eric André Quotes Filled with Deep Thoughts

"You know something is a hit comedically if you can just call up one of your friends and belt out a line from the show and you both start laughing." — Eric André

"The Simpsons was pretty experimental at the time, but it attracted a lot of sitcom writers that felt confined by the limitations of live-action sitcoms in the '80s." — Eric André

"When you ask people who their favorite comedian is or favorite African-American comedian, people generally say Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, or Richard Pryor. Redd Foxx gets left out a lot." — Eric André

"Hannibal Burress is my polar opposite in energy. I can be crazy, and he grounds the Eric Andre Show." — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "Do you think we're going to hit a tipping point and the world's going to end?" | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

"We learned stuff like 'to the back of the auditorium, to the back of the auditorium' and the liquid 'u' 'The payment is duuue on Tuuuesday.'" — Eric André

"I think part of it is the fact that they were kind of the first of its kind." — Eric André

"I just grew up with it. The first season came on when I was 5, 6 years old, and the show evolved as I was growing up and got funnier and funnier. By the time I was in 12th grade, they were at their funniest." — Eric André

"Dan Curry is the funniest guy in the world. I can sit in a room with him for hours, and he's just cracking me up constantly. And Kitao is the next Terry Gilliam. A lot of comedy directors are just comedic writers, but they don't have any sense of aesthetic or visual vocabulary." — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "I think part of it is the fact that they were kind of the first of its kind." | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

"I loved 'Space Ghost' when I was in college." — Eric André

"I don't think I would do a straight late-night talk show, like a "Tonight Show" kind of thing. But I'm open to whatever is done well. I don't have any agenda. I'm not like Fugazi [...] Whatever is funny is good." — Eric André

"Bill Cosby spoke out against 'The Simpsons,' and there was this kind of evangelical, right-wing sect that was against 'The Simpsons.' Fox was a new network at the time, though, so they were going to take risks." — Eric André

"I've never seen 'The Goonies.' I've never seen 'Indiana Jones.' I watched 'UHF' over and over again when I was little, and that was it. I had no time for any other movies. I watched 'Naked Gun,' 'UHF,' and 'Airplane!' over and over." — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "I loved 'Space Ghost' when I was in college." | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

"Half the shows on Comedy Central are just multicam blue sets, and they kind of look like game shows from the '90s. It's like, 'Why do such a bland corporate aesthetic when the sky's the limit with what you can do?'" — Eric André

"I was a class clown since second grade." — Eric André

"They are just like the Bible to me as far as what the high-water mark of comedy is." — Eric André

"It's funny — almost every comedian that I started out with moved to L.A., except for my two friends Hannibal Buress and Amy Schumer. And my two friends that are doing the best in comedy, the most successful friends I have, are Hannibal Buress and Amy Schumer." — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "I was a class clown since second grade." | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

"I don't really know how music and comedy are similar. I try never to dissect it theoretically or academically." — Eric André

"I'm insecure, and I need the validation of strangers to feel whole…" — Eric André

"When I'm watching South Park, I don't think it's written by neo-Nazis. They know exactly what they're doing." — Eric André

"I'm not a very good actor, so I break character all the time." — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "I'm insecure, and I need the validation of strangers to feel whole…" | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

"I have done some formal acting training because I sucked at acting when I first got to Los Angeles. I'm still one of the worst actors and auditions out there." — Eric André

"Wonder Showzen was one of the first shows that realized each sketch, each segment is essentially one joke, and once you know what the joke is, it's time to move on." — Eric André

"I don't think comedians take advantage of the fact that television and film are visual mediums." — Eric André

"I care a lot; I'm very sensitive." — Eric André

"I used to be a Geico Caveman for live events. I was a corporate mascot. It was the silliest job. It was actually awesome and fun, but it was retarded." — Eric André

Eric André's quote: "I don't think comedians take advantage of the fact that television and film are visual mediums." | Source: Youtube.com/adultswim

Eric André's performances are characterized by their boundary-pushing nature, unconventional style, and surreal humor. He usually keeps his performances short and challenges conventional expectations of what comedy can be.

He also frequently employs improvisation and interaction with the audience and guests to create a sense of chaos and discomfort. While they may not be to everyone's taste, they have earned him a dedicated following and established him as one of contemporary comedy's most distinctive and innovative voices.

Read these 57 Bob Saget quotes, another multitalented comedian who made his fans laugh and became one of America's favorite comedians before his death.