I knew I was outspoken when I was a kid because, whenever my parents had company coming over, they would pay me to leave. ‘Go see your grandmother. Get out of here.’ That was my first paying gig. Wanda Sykes Read Quote
People – I hate to use the word ‘fans’ – are very respectful. It’s not like I’m some pop idol or big movie star. I’m very approachable, and I love the people who enjoy me, because they react like they’ve run into a friend. Usually, it’s like, ‘Hey, Wanda! How ya’ doing?’ Wanda Sykes Read Quote
I’m constantly preparing. Material hits me; I’m always writing. I go back and listen to my shows and just prepare and put my set together. But the day of, I like to have some downtime. A nice lunch is important for me. Wanda Sykes Read Quote
To me, in life, if there’s, like, a rule, and I think it’s ridiculous, then of course I’ll circumvent that but also point out how ridiculous the rule is. Other than that, if I go to a concert, and my seat is Row G, Seat 12, I’m sitting in Row G, Seat 12. I don’t care if I’m with five other friends, I’m supposed to be in Seat 12, that’s my seat. Wanda Sykes Read Quote
My wife asked me if I ever thought I would ever retire from stand-up. And I thought about it, and I was like, ‘No, because it’s my job; it’s what I do, and I enjoy it.’ It’s still the most challenging thing for me to do. Wanda Sykes Read Quote
I love working with other actors and other people – you know, stand-up – it’s lonely; it’s just you out there and the audience. But it’s fun working with other actors. I love doing that, too. Wanda Sykes Read Quote
