I think the thing that really started setting my career on the course that it’s on is when I did ‘1000 Cats’ on ‘Funny or Die Presents’ on HBO. That’s what I feel like kind of got me a little bit more into the system. Brett Gelman Read Quote
I always at least try to come from some sort of human place no matter how ridiculous the character is. That’s really awesome. That is more the work that I’m leaning towards doing. Brett Gelman Read Quote
I love taking on roles that other people have written for me just as much as I take on writing – just not as much of a, ‘Oh, that guy.’ I want people to start saying, ‘Oh, Brett Gelman’s new piece is coming out. That’s a Brett Gelman movie. That’s a a Brett Gelman show.’ Brett Gelman Read Quote
As someone who is on the more liberal side of things, I personally think this side needs to be a little less open. I know that’s part of what it means to be on the more liberal side of things, but that trait can no longer really be a part of our makeup. The simple reason for this is that the opposing side uses our openness to their full advantage. Brett Gelman Read Quote
I’ve wanted to be a comedian since I was a kid, and my parents were very supportive of that. Brett Gelman Read Quote
I don’t hate oatmeal raisin, but it is the worst cookie. Profoundly disappointing. Brett Gelman Read Quote
I would say that is the beauty of Adult Swim is that they’re always pushing forward from what they’ve done in the past, and they’re always just trying different styles. Brett Gelman Read Quote