Why would a lazy guy become a parent of five? Then again, why would creative people who inherently don't like change and criticism become writers, actors, or comedians? There's something about this process. I joke about it: My kids have made me a better person, and I only need, like, 34 more of them to be a really good guy.
Jim GaffiganSmiling babies should actually be categorized by the pharmaceutical industry as a powerful antidepressant.
Jim GaffiganI've been doing stand-up for so long, I think 19 years, that I love topics I can also expand on. Once I identify a topic like, say, seafood, which is a big one right now, it's like there are different kinds of tangents I can go on to build a larger chunk.
Jim GaffiganI see some people with glasses here, I trust people with glasses, don't you? But if you're wearing your glasses like this ... "Get away from 'em!"
Jim GaffiganI'm not a strict vegetarian. I do eat beef and pork. And chicken. But not fish 'cause that's disgusting! How do you know when fish goes bad? It smells like fish either way! 'Hey this smells like a dumpster, lets eat it!'
Jim GaffiganI used to have to do readings in church, and it was terrifying. I would never have my glasses. The words are printed so small even Superman would be nervous. And youโre reading from the Bible. Itโs not like you can just make something up and improvise. โA reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians. Uhhh. Dear Corinthians, โฆ How was your weekend? Sure is hot here. Uh, tell Jesus โHey.โ This is the word of the Lord.
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