Wanda Sykes quotes

Wanda Sykes is a renowned American comedian, actress, and writer known for her sharp wit and distinctive voice. Her stand-up specials, television work, and film appearances have made her a prominent figure in American entertainment. She continues to break ground as a performer and advocate for social issues. Here are 49 of her quotes:

If something stinks, I say it stinks. But I try to massage it a little and not be as cutting, come behind it with a joke: Hey, I cut you deep, but now let me put a couple of stitches in you. (Wanda Sykes)
If you feel like there's something out there that you're supposed to be doing, if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it. View quote
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I always want to go back and do stand-up; I like the freedom. View quote
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I guess because of my act, people think that I say things they want to say, and that they can just come up and say anything to me. View quote
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But sometimes the women writers will pitch something and I'll hear it, but the men will keep talking. View quote
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If you're passionate about your work, it makes the people around you want to be involved too. View quote
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It seems like when I first started, people got into comedy because they wanted to be good comedians. View quote
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A woman would pitch a joke. Nothing. Then a guy would pitch it and everybody would laugh. View quote
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I have a funny family, but none of them are remotely in show business. View quote
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I like doing a bunch of different things, being all over the place. View quote
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Usually, there's nothing being thrown toward the stage or at me. Then I feel pretty good about it. (Wanda Sykes)
Some government workers are dedicated and work hard, but most of them are just waiting to retire. View quote
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It wasn't until I became more confident with myself and I put myself forward instead of the jokes; at first it was put the jokes out there and I'm just behind the jokes. View quote
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I work hard. The staff and crew see how much energy I put into this project, and it makes them step up. View quote
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What drives the creative person is that we see it all. View quote
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I'm here today because I hated everything else. View quote
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Actually, I majored in marketing and I have a bachelor of science. View quote
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But I think funny and talent will always win out; I mean, of course there are hurdles, but I think if you're funny you will get over all of that. View quote
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I think it's because my comedy is in your face, and it comes from a place that's real. View quote
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I'm really funny now. View quote
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Then you had people who wanted to get into comedy just to get a TV deal. (Wanda Sykes)
I'm here today because I refused to be unhappy. I took a chance. View quote
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It's easier to rip somebody to shreds while you're making them laugh. View quote
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I don't understand why people really get upset about something that doesn't affect them at all. View quote
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Don't bother me while I'm eating, or when I'm coming out of the crackhouse or something. Just let me get going. View quote
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Wanda Sykes

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Photo: Greg Hernandez, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Comedian
Born: March 7, 1964
Quotes count: 49