17+ Andy Kaufman Quotes On Taxi, Letterman And Johnny Carson

Andy Kaufman was an American comedian, actor, and performance artist. He was known for his unique brand of comedy, which often included impersonations and audience interaction. He was also known for his role as Latka Gravas on the television show Taxi. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Andy Kaufman on life, love, taxi.

Pure entertainment is not an egotistical lady singing boring songs onstage for two hours and people in tuxes clapping whether they like it or not. It's the real performers on the street who can hold people's attention and keep them from walking away. — Andy Kaufman

As they say in my country, the only thing that separates us from the animals is mindless superstition and pointless ritual. — Andy Kaufman

When I perform, it's very personal. I'm sharing things I like, inviting the audience into my room. — Andy Kaufman

That was part of the whole original concept. We were thinking, it's off-season, let's do a really fun, local-oriented event, raise money for good causes and bring some music to the valley. — Andy Kaufman

Whenever I play a role, whether it's good or bad, an evil person or nice person, I believe in being a purist and going all the way with the role. If I'm going to be a villainous wrestler, I believe in going all the way with it and not breaking character and not giving away to the audience that I'm playing a role. I believe in playing it straight to the hilt. — Andy Kaufman

If I play my cards right, I could bring network wrestling back to TV. Unfortunately, to most people, wrestling is a laughingstock. But fortunately, I'm reaching people who otherwise wouldn't watch it. — Andy Kaufman

While all the other kids were out playing ball and stuff, I used to stay in my room and imagine that there was a camera in the wall. And I used to really believe that I was putting on a television show and that it was going out to somewhere in the world. — Andy Kaufman

There's no drama like wrestling. — Andy Kaufman

I just want real reactions. I want people to laugh from the gut, be sad from the gut - or get angry from the gut. — Andy Kaufman

There's no way to describe what I do. It's just me. — Andy Kaufman

We're hoping that this will also be the key to starting community events in a place where the whole community can come together. We've been working with the town on the total renovation. — Andy Kaufman

I see the world as an illusion, and we shouldn't take ourselves so seriously — Andy Kaufman

What's real? What's not? That's what I do in my act, test how other people deal with reality. — Andy Kaufman

I never told a joke in my life. — Andy Kaufman

I try to please people, to give them a good time, but I refuse to make my act conform to traditional show-biz standards of entertainment. There's a little voice that says, 'Oh, no, you can't do that, that's breaking all the rules.' That's the voice of show business. Then this other little voice says, 'Try it.' And most of the time, when the voice comes on and says, 'No,' that's the time it works. — Andy Kaufman

The critics try to intellectualize my material. There's no satire involved. Satire is a concept that can only be understood by adults. My stuff is straight, for people of all ages. — Andy Kaufman

My mother sent me to psychiatrists since the age of four because she didn't think little boys should be sad. When my brother was born, I stared out the window for days. Can you imagine that? — Andy Kaufman

Life Lessons by Andy Kaufman

1. Andy Kaufman taught us that it is important to take risks and think outside the box when it comes to comedy. He was willing to experiment with different types of comedy and push the boundaries of what was considered acceptable.
2. He also showed us that it is possible to make a lasting impression and be remembered for something unique and special.
3. Finally, he demonstrated the power of commitment and dedication to a craft, as he worked hard to hone his skills and become one of the most influential comedians of all time.