Sometimes if I really want to get someone's attention, I'll start a sentence with something like, "I'm not racist, but..." I say, "I'm not racist, but you look great today." They say, "That wasn't racist at all." I said, "I know. I said I'm not racist. You never listen. Typical Mexican."
Demetri MartinIt's not enough to say I'm sorry. You have to also mean it. It's the same with saying I'm single.
Demetri MartinRight now someone out there is struggling and starting to panic because they can't get out of a tempurpedic bed.
Demetri MartinMy original goal was just to do stand-up but then I became interested in films - writing a film, shooting one someday, and getting to act in them.
Demetri MartinThe comedians I liked were Bill Cosby and Steven Wright, like just always as a comedic actor. I always liked Gary Larson, who's really funny for a cartoonist, obviously.
Demetri MartinI'm a producer on my show, which is great, but it's also kind of a mixed blessing because there's so much responsibility. Everything is a decision. You have to worry about the money, you have to worry about daylight, who we're going to cast and if this location doesn't work out, what are we going to do?
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