40 Quotes by Charlie Day
Charlie Day, an American actor and comedian, is known for his dynamic performances and distinctive comedic style. Born in 1976, Day gained widespread recognition for his role as the hilariously eccentric and illiterate Charlie Kelly on the hit television show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." His portrayal of the character endeared him to fans and showcased his comedic versatility.
Day's quick wit, impeccable timing, and comedic commitment have earned him praise both on-screen and on stage. Besides his work on "It's Always Sunny," he has also appeared in various films, including "Horrible Bosses" and its sequel, where he demonstrated his ability to bring humor to big-screen productions. His performances are marked by a fearless and uninhibited approach, making him a standout in the realm of comedy. Beyond his acting prowess, Day is also involved in writing and producing, further showcasing his creative talents. With an engaging and energetic presence, Charlie Day continues to delight audiences with his comedic genius and remains a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
Charlie Day Quotes
I don't think you should just do what makes you happy. Do what makes you great.
Never trust a man whom you know to have acted like a scoundrel to others, whatever friendliness he may profess to feel towards yourself, however plausible he may be, or however kindly he may behave; be sure that, the moment he has anything to gain by so doing, he will "throw you over."
You do not have to be fearless, just don't let fear stop you.
You cannot let a fear of failure or a fear of comparison or a fear of judgment stop you from doing what’s going to make you great. You cannot succeed without this risk of failure. You cannot have a voice without the risk of criticism and you cannot love without the risk of loss.
There are times in your life when you feel like the dumbest man on the planet and you’re insecure about something, and then there are times where you feel like, “Hey, I’m a pretty smart guy and I’m pulling it together”
People are demanding so much of me. They really want to pigeonhole me.
Cats do not abide by the laws of nature.
I'm not the biggest fan of comedies where nothing is real.
Everyone feels like an underdog, at some point in their life. Even the best-looking people and the most athletic probably have a phase in their life - a year or two - where they're awkward or they have braces.
Knowing that I'm not a model and I'm never going to be has relieved me of the pressure of looking good. If you don't establish yourself as McDreamy then you don't have to live up to it.
Sometimes even hearing a bad idea is a great way to get to a good idea.
Occasionally it can be a little disappointing to see rock gods in their 60s or 70s up on stage.
I'm always in the elements, it seems like it's pouring rain on me a lot and there's crowds of people pushing me around, and it feels very real. Which is great as a actor, you don't have to come up with too much of it. I'm always amazed.
Everyone knows what it's like to feel like the underdog. Everyone wants to be accepted. Ultimately, everybody wants to be loved.
Still when I go on talk shows, I worry that I have to live up to a comedic persona.
Thinking of Plan B muddies up your chances of succeeding at Plan A.
I always have my best thoughts on the toilet.
For the people who don't know, my character could described, in a nutshell, as the bar dumb-dumb.
I always was a funny guy, the class clown. I had a very funny dad and an extremely funny grandmother.
Starting out, I bet I didn't get a lot of parts because of my strange voice. I'm not consciously thinking, 'Hey, sound like a squeaky dog toy mixed with a bagful of rusty nails.' It's just what my voice has done.
I was the world's smallest man, covered in freckles with a squeaky, scratchy voice. And I still am, but I've learned to love myself.
As an actor, sometimes you feel a pressure to change yourself from time to time.
I've never written anything that wasn't somewhat of a collaboration. I don't know how people do it on their own.
I didn’t know that it was going to launch a quote-unquote comedic career. I just wanted to do anything other than wait tables.
Well, you know, I don't think anyone who writes a television series has a master plan from the beginning, and knows all the character traits, and everything that's going to happen.
In my theater days I assumed that you had to get rid of yourself to do a character well, and I don’t think I was a very good actor when I did that.
Writing is like pulling your hair out. You have nothing, and you can't think of anything, but you have to think of something.
I had my own insecurities, which a lot of my comedy would come from, about not being able to live up to their academic expectations. Acting out those insecurities was a way of confronting them, like, “Let me just lean into being a guy who can’t read or write.”
Don't wait for your break, make your break. Go make it happen for yourself.
You're happy that people are seeing your work. As for the critics, it really hurts when they knock you.
As an actor, I think every moment in your life is giving you a new set of tools. You’re constantly absorbing new information that you can put back onto the screen.
My parents are more likely to know who Franz Liszt is than Snooki.
Both of my parents are actually music teachers.
Actors put ourselves in awkward positions all the time.
Yeah, I've always considered myself a musical person.
I love Queen. Not all of it. Some of it, I can't get into. But "Don't Stop Me Now" is a pretty hilarious song. It's a good pick-me-up in the car.
There are certain episodes that on the page I thought, "Oh boy, this is going to be the funniest episode." And there are other ones that went in, fingers crossed, saying, "Oh well, let's hope something good comes out of it." Oftentimes, those ones wind up being the best ones.
I never saw myself as a comedian. I saw myself as a guy who can act funny.
You live your comedic life close to the edge, you're gonna cross the line and offend people.
I think people are surprised when I string two sentences together. But I had a fiercely academic upbringing.
The idea of doing stand-up is terrifying to me.
It is not elegant to gnaw Indian corn. The kernels should be scored with a knife, scraped off into the plate, and then eaten with a fork. Ladies should be particularly careful how they manage so ticklish a dainty, lest the exhibition rub off a little desirable romance.
Hot soup at table is very vulgar; it either leads to an unseemly mode of taking it, or keeps people waiting too long whilst it cools. Soup should be brought to table only moderately warm.
I think we're all guilty of mistaking the actors we've seen over and over again - we think we know them.
― Charlie Day Quotes
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