Basically, I got into stand-up because I'm too egocentric to be an actor and not disciplined enough to be a writer.
Christian FinneganWhat people really want is not to make something funny, but to make something amusing - which, in many ways, is the opposite of funny. To amuse someone is to eliminate discomfort and awkwardness, kind of like a massage for the brain, while to be funny is to point out awkwardness and discomfort. Everyone thinks they want funny, but they really want amusement.
Christian FinneganIf you refuse to see Superman Returns this summer, what you're saying about yourself is: I heart Al Qaeda.
Christian FinneganI joined a gym recently. I don't have the best history in the world of sticking with my fitness regimens, but I feel like this time's gonna be different. I figure one of two things is gonna happen: either I'll get into shape, or I'll just resign myself to paying an $85 a month fat tax.
Christian Finnegan