"My immediate family is real close-knit."
About Kenan Thompson
Kenan Thompson — Life and Legacy
Kenan Thompson is a prominent figure in comedy, best known for his long-standing role on Saturday Night Live. His unique ability to blend humor with insightful commentary on identity sets him apart in the entertainment industry. Through his work, Thompson often addresses the complexities of self-acceptance and the importance of authenticity. One notable quote reflects this sentiment: 'You have to be yourself; everyone else is taken.' This encapsulates his core belief that embracing one’s individuality is crucial for personal success and fulfillment. Thompson’s comedic style is rooted in his experiences, often drawing from his own life to create relatable content that resonates with diverse audiences. He challenges stereotypes and promotes inclusivity through his sketches, using humor as a means to foster understanding. His approach not only entertains but also encourages viewers to reflect on their own identities and the societal norms surrounding them. Today, Kenan Thompson's quotes and comedic insights continue to inspire both aspiring comedians and audiences alike, highlighting the transformative power of laughter and the importance of staying true to oneself in a world that often pressures conformity.
Quote collection
Kenan Thompson quotes
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"There's a lot of pressure on kids, period, just to be successful in life."
"Never thought I'd be a bobble-head, but little did I know."
"I was a good student in school."
"I always just want to do non-typical voices for some reason."
"I owe a lot to Nickelodeon."
"I want to get into producing and writing more for myself - setting up my own films and seeing what kind of personal touch I can put on movies, as opposed to just being in them."
"Kids have awkward moments."
"I was always pretty funny with my friends."
"I don't know if people really know, when you shoot a TV show like you're really family and it really works, it's because it seems real to everybody, even to us. We were all so very close."
"Singing a melody is like a lot of easier and when you sing harmony you have to really kind of know music and listen to the music and be able to hear the notes or whatever."
"It's just a challenge doing live television every week, you know, it's a challenge to come up with new material every week and stuff like that and try to keep it current, you know what I mean, like it's just, you know, it's a kind of a stressful environment. Like I didn't really realize that we had a show this Thursday until yesterday."
"You try to go with something that's familiar to people and that way they can jump on board with what you're trying to do basically. I only mimic people that really have like interesting voices because it's really hard to mimic like someone who just talks regularly like me like there's nothing fun about that."
"I got good at trying to throw a voice on a character from the very beginning as opposed to like reading it and sitting with it and mulling over it and stuff like that just try to read what it is and then try to put a funny voice to it like as soon as possible and stuff like that. Once you get laughs with your voice then you can start thinking about, you know the physical characteristics and how they might walk or if they stick out their buck teeth or if they wear an afro and stuff like that. I think like finding the voice of the character helps to like build the wardrobe and everything else."
"I'm a happy person, and I want everybody else to be happy. Nothing wrong with that."