John Hodgman Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Hodgman.

John Hodgman is an accomplished American author, actor, and humorist, known for his diverse body of work. Born on June 3, 1971, in Brookline, Massachusetts, he rose to fame as the "resident expert" on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, where he humorously provided absurd and outrageous information on a variety of topics. This recurring role established his reputation as a witty and knowledgeable figure.

Hodgman gained further recognition through his best-selling book series, "The Areas of My Expertise," which showcased his satirical writing style and encyclopedic knowledge of fictional trivia. He went on to publish additional books, including "More Information Than You Require" and "That Is All," which further solidified his status as a clever wordsmith and beloved humorist.

Beyond his writing, Hodgman has pursued a successful acting career, appearing in various films and television shows such as "Bored to Death," "The Resident," and "Coraline." He has also made frequent appearances on popular podcasts, including his own show, "Judge John Hodgman," where he humorously settles disputes between friends and acquaintances.

With his unique blend of dry wit and intellectual humor, John Hodgman continues to entertain audiences through his various creative endeavors, leaving an indelible mark on the world of comedy.

People who run for president seriously and people who become

People who run for president seriously and people who become president enter a bizarre secret society in which they have had an experience that none of us will ever have.

Hosting a TV show is a full-time job in which success is def

Hosting a TV show is a full-time job in which success is defined by it never ending.

I think that obviously, there is a perverse attraction to a

I think that obviously, there is a perverse attraction to a fundamentally changed world or the end of the world. There is a death wish, a perverse death wish. Not just for ourselves, not just for the movie 'Death Wish,' but for the end of all human life.

As a freelance writer, I'd be asked to become an expert for

As a freelance writer, I'd be asked to become an expert for various magazines on any subject, whether food or wine or history or the life span of veterinarians. I was completely unschooled in any of these things.

As you know, the thing that I know the least about is the to

As you know, the thing that I know the least about is the topic of sports.

All I can ask from society is that it please stop telling me

All I can ask from society is that it please stop telling me why I should like sports.

When you think about it, the end of the world is a little bi

When you think about it, the end of the world is a little bit like death: We all know it's going to come eventually, and as we get older, we feel we see the signs more and more distinctly.

More people have more access to more readers for less money

More people have more access to more readers for less money than ever before in history. It means a lot of dross but it means a lot of very talented people can find and nurture a readership in ways that were not possible twenty years ago. From a creative perspective, that is all that writing is about.

People forget how outcast 'They Might Be Giants' can be. The

People forget how outcast 'They Might Be Giants' can be. They have a reputation for writing really deft, funny, clever melodies, and they also make a lot of music for kids, which is terrific, but when you see them in concert, they can rock the house.

One can always come up with funny lists and jokes. You know

One can always come up with funny lists and jokes. You know what? I take it back. Not everyone can always come up with funny lists and some jokes. I'm very lucky to have a gift where I can do that pretty ably.

My type of humor is me not caring whether people know what I

My type of humor is me not caring whether people know what I'm talking about or not.