Keegan-Michael Key quotes

Keegan-Michael Key is an American actor, comedian, and writer, widely recognized for his work on the sketch series "Key & Peele." His performances are celebrated for their sharp wit, versatility, and social commentary. He has also starred in various films and television shows, earning critical acclaim for both his comedic and dramatic roles. Here are 24 of his quotes:

Everybody puts on airs, regardless of race.

Keegan-Michael Key

I get overwhelmed when I approach things intellectually.

Keegan-Michael Key

Surprise is not humor. I think that there can be a fine line there.

Keegan-Michael Key

Do what you love in your community.

Keegan-Michael Key

I'm racist against non-black people.

Keegan-Michael Key

If you look at any successful skit comedy show, ever, there is that format of introducing you to the player in the beginning, and then going on to see those sketches.

Keegan-Michael Key

For me, as a child, I certainly thought that there were more black people in the world than white people.

Keegan-Michael Key

Some of the friendliest, friendliest people you're going to meet are going to be in Detroit.

Keegan-Michael Key

A poet can feel free, in my estimation, to write a poem for himself. Or a painter can paint a painting for himself. You can write a short story for yourself. But for me, comedy by its nature is communal. If other people don't get it, I'm not sure why you are doing it.

Keegan-Michael Key

I'm tall and thin but not strong, so you're either an athlete or you're funny.

Keegan-Michael Key

I'm adopted, so I didn't know my father, but apparently he was pretty tall.

Keegan-Michael Key

It was very important thousands of years ago to categorize things. I can eat that plant, I can't eat that plant. Or this tribe, not that tribe. We don't have to do that anymore - we have processed food now!

Keegan-Michael Key

It's when you're true to yourself that resonates with other people.

Keegan-Michael Key

I'm very, very, very interested in martial arts.

Keegan-Michael Key

Success isn't measured by the amount of people that watch you unless you allow it to be.

Keegan-Michael Key

We live in a gray world, and I want to tell gray stories.

Keegan-Michael Key

There's a thing called the 'One Drop' theory in African-American culture, which is if you have one drop of black blood in you, you're black.

Keegan-Michael Key

I have always, or for the most part, identified myself as a biracial person.

Keegan-Michael Key

You can not have comedy unless people are behaving badly. You can't have it.

Keegan-Michael Key

I love dialects and accents; they're something that really resonate with me and that I find fascinating.

Keegan-Michael Key

I'm very concerned with what's going on the news, but I would not call myself a political animal, per se. I pay more attention during election years, or if I see some topic or issue that I care about. But I would never call myself a political animal or political junkie.

Keegan-Michael Key