Zach Galifianakis Quotes

American - Actor & Comedian|October 1, 1969

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Zach Galifianakis Quotes

Read 22 funny Zach Galifianakis quotes on comedy, awkwardness, fame, privacy and acting from the star of The Hangover and Between Two Ferns.

“My forte is awkwardness.”

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“My forte is awkwardness.”
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AwkwardnessComedy
“Inappropriateness is funny to me. Rudeness is hilarious.”
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ComedyHumour
“It's not good for comedy to be like, "Thanks for liking me." Being popular is poison.”
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ComedyPopularity
“I don't like cursing in movies. I feel like cursing has become the new hackiness. You try to find substitutions for cursing.”
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ComedyWriting
“Reciting lines is hard; making stuff up is much, much easier.”
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ActingImprovisation
“When a role seems fun it's easy to play. It kind of comes organically.”
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ActingFun

“I can get away with anything. But when I try to be sincere, people just roll their eyes.”

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“I can get away with anything. But when I try to be sincere, people just roll their eyes.”
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SincerityHumour
“American society loves to prop people up and then take them down.”
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FameSociety
“I would have changed my last name if being famous were my goal.”
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FameHumour
“I am not into publicity. I'm not good at it. I get anxiety about it.”
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PrivacyAnxiety
“Privacy is big for me. To do interviews even, I have a very love/hate with it.”
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PrivacyFame

“I kind of put myself out there as is. I'm a quiet person. I don't know if that's surprising. I'm a Pilates junkie.”

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“I kind of put myself out there as is. I'm a quiet person. I don't know if that's surprising. I'm a Pilates junkie.”
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AuthenticityPersonality
“As you get older, you see the world at a different angle, maybe more cynically, but I just bury my anger.”
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AgeingHumour
“I've been happily dedicated to the same woman for a number of years. I never even look at other women.”
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LoveLoyalty
“I've been wanting kids for 10 years. I'd love to adopt, have them naturally - all of it. I want, like, 15.”
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FamilyHumour
“Fat jokes to me are always, always hilarious, as long as they're done towards yourself.”
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Self DeprecationComedy

“I think if they put a laugh track on "Intervention," it would be funny.”

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“I think if they put a laugh track on "Intervention," it would be funny.”
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TelevisionDark Humour
“I haven't been hit since Leon Spinks hit me in '92.”
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BoxingHumour
“I'm not versed enough in constitutional law to run for office. I'd have to go back to school or something.”
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PoliticsHumour

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About Zach Galifianakis

American - Actor & Comedian | Born October 1, 1969

Zach Galifianakis (born October 1, 1969) is an American actor and comedian from Wilkesboro, North Carolina, born to a Greek-American father. He moved to New York City in the early 1990s, worked odd jobs and began performing stand-up comedy, building a cult following with his offbeat, awkward and deadpan style, often accompanied by a piano.

He became a household name playing Alan in the hit comedy *The Hangover* (2009) and its sequels. He also co-created and starred in the TV series *Baskets*, appeared in films such as *Birdman* and *Due Date*, and voiced the Joker in *The Lego Batman Movie*. His web series *Between Two Ferns*, a deliberately awkward celebrity interview show set between two potted plants, won an Emmy Award and famously featured President Barack Obama. Here are 22 Zach Galifianakis quotes.

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Quick answers about Zach Galifianakis and these famous quotes.

Who is Zach Galifianakis?

Zach Galifianakis is an American actor and comedian known for his awkward, deadpan humour. He is best known for playing Alan in *The Hangover* films and for hosting the comedy interview series *Between Two Ferns*.

What is Between Two Ferns?

*Between Two Ferns* is a comedy web series in which Galifianakis interviews celebrities in a deliberately awkward and rude way, seated between two potted ferns. It won an Emmy Award, and its 2014 episode with President Barack Obama became a viral hit.

Who did Zach Galifianakis play in The Hangover?

He played Alan Garner, the strange and childlike brother-in-law-to-be, in *The Hangover* (2009), *The Hangover Part II* (2011) and *The Hangover Part III* (2013).

Where is Zach Galifianakis from?

He grew up in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. His father is of Greek descent, which he often jokes about in his comedy.

What TV show did Zach Galifianakis create?

He co-created and starred in the FX comedy series *Baskets* (2016–2019), playing a failed clown named Chip Baskets and his twin brother Dale.

Was Zach Galifianakis in Birdman?

Yes. He played Jake, the loyal lawyer and producer friend of Michael Keaton's character, in the Oscar-winning film *Birdman* (2014).