Quotes About SNL

I love comedy, but I was just obsessed with 'SNL' growing up.

Even when I was at 'SNL,' I didn't do impersonations. I always wanted to be the kind of person who could do them - I always thought they were the coolest thing on the show - but I didn't have any experience.

My showbiz career started with 'SNL,' and to write an 'SNL' book... well, there are already enough of those.

When I was hired to 'SNL,' I was 25 years old.

I plan to join the 'SNL' band as a maraca player and stand behind saxophonist Lenny Pickett. That way they will at least cut to me before commercial breaks. I'll be sure to look right into camera.

I am a fan of 'SNL' and a big Jimmy Fallon fan, too.

I had always wanted to be on SNL, it's not always great, but it's this leftover childhood dream.

It's nice when I get offered small parts. But I really think that 'SNL' is what my skill set is best designed for.

'SNL' is probably one of the premiere outlets that a musician can perform on that isn't obviously a music outlet.

It's still amazing to me to walk down the halls of 'SNL.' You see pictures of the greatest comedians we grew up worshiping, basically. It's crazy to be able to still work there.

My years on 'SNL' had reconfirmed that what I do best is play for a sort of edgy comedy.

I was always self-conscious about the fact that I didn't have as much comedy experience as other people at 'SNL,' and I kept thinking they were going to realize they'd made a mistake by hiring me.

Jason Sudeikis said an SNL go-to for naming people was: regular first name, noun last name. My noun was Beard.

I think 'SNL' is so well-known for its musical performances, as well, and people really breaking into America through a really great performance on there. So I think me and Gotye are both really excited to be amongst such company. You know, it's great.

'SNL' is the first real job I've held for more than a month and a half.

If I watch an episode of SNL, and there's one thing that I liked, then that's a good episode.

When I was in high school I was a really huge 'SNL' fan. I remember the cast around the time I started watching it - Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer, Molly Shannon, Cheri O'Teri, Tracy Morgan. I did research to find out how people got on the show. Their bios always said they came from an improv team, so I started taking classes.

I am always so happy to be at 'SNL.' I still feel like a kid when I'm there, like I can't believe I'm watching them make the show.

Say what you will about the leadership of 'SNL,' they have crafted an institution as opposed to just running a show. I don't think that's by accident.

'SNL' was a dream come true for me. It was a fantastic year. I don't have any regrets.

I still have my old Nintendo 64 that works. And I hook it up, and I still play the original 'Goldeneye.' I'm that geek. I have an 'NBA Jam' arcade machine in my office at 'SNL.'

Eddie Murphy was my guy for a long time. My first exposure to 'SNL' was his 'Best Of' VHS, and I would watch it over and over again. He was one of the few people on the show to play with the live elements and engage with the audience.

My dad would write these sketches for me while I was at 'SNL.'

I didn't have the greatest ride on 'SNL,' but I always felt support from gay fans, which made me feel accepted within a place I didn't feel totally accepted.