Janeane Garofalo Quotes

A collection of quotes by Janeane Garofalo.

Janeane Garofalo is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and political activist. Born on September 28, 1964, in Newton, New Jersey, she gained prominence in the 1990s as one of the key figures in the alternative comedy scene. Garofalo started her career in stand-up comedy clubs in the late 1980s and quickly became known for her biting wit and cynicism.

In 1992, she joined the cast of the sketch comedy show "The Ben Stiller Show," which earned her an Emmy Award. She then appeared in multiple films, including "Reality Bites" (1994), "The Truth About Cats & Dogs" (1996), and "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" (1997). Garofalo's dry humor and deadpan delivery made her a sought-after actress in both comedies and dramas.

Apart from her acting career, Garofalo has been an outspoken political activist. She has been involved in various causes and campaigns, including speaking out against war, advocating for women's rights, and supporting progressive candidates. Her activism often intersects with her comedy, as she uses her platform to highlight social and political issues.

With her distinctive humor, unapologetic persona, and sharp political commentary, Janeane Garofalo has made a lasting impact on both the comedy and activist communities.

I say at this point, for different reasons, Bush and Hussein

I say at this point, for different reasons, Bush and Hussein are both very threatening to world peace and to deny that is to be incredibly naive.

Janeane Garofalo


When Communist U.S.S.R. was a superpower, the world was bett

When Communist U.S.S.R. was a superpower, the world was better off. The right-wing media is trying to marginalize the peace movement.

Janeane Garofalo

Peace

To me, there is no greater act of courage than being the one

To me, there is no greater act of courage than being the one who kisses first.

Janeane Garofalo

Courage

I don't have a good work ethic. I have a real casual relatio

I don't have a good work ethic. I have a real casual relationship with hours.

Janeane Garofalo

Relationship

I guess I just prefer to see the dark side of things. The gl

I guess I just prefer to see the dark side of things. The glass is always half-empty. And cracked. And I just cut my lip on it. And chipped a tooth.

Janeane Garofalo

Pessimism

Let's be very honest about what this is about. It's not abou

Let's be very honest about what this is about. It's not about bashing Democrats, it's not about taxes, they have no idea what the Boston tea party was about, they don't know their history at all. This is about hating a black man in the White House. This is racism straight up.

Janeane Garofalo

History

Here's what the right-wing has in, there's no shortage of th

Here's what the right-wing has in, there's no shortage of the natural resources of ignorance, apathy, hate, fear. As long as those things are in the collective conscious and unconscious, the Republicans will have some votes.

Janeane Garofalo

Fear

I actually was class clown, but I don't know how that happen

I actually was class clown, but I don't know how that happened because I've never been considered an outwardly funny person.

Janeane Garofalo

Funny

I actually was class clown, but I don't know how that happen

I actually was class clown, but I don't know how that happened because I've never been considered an outwardly funny person-as the people in this room will attest.

Janeane Garofalo

Funny

I don't think Hollywood was trying to do anything with me. I

I don't think Hollywood was trying to do anything with me. In fact, they lost interest pretty quick. I think I got lucky, briefly, in the '90s, and it just so happened that those movies were the opportunities that came my way. Then it just kind of stopped.

Janeane Garofalo

Movies