Top 94 Quotes & Sayings by Johnny Lever - Page 2

Back To Dad' gives a message that every youngster should learn and this is surely going to leave a very strong impact on the masses.

People are born comedians.

When you're on a battlefield, you should know how to fight your way to victory, and you've to be very well-prepared for it. You've to be ever ready like the fire-fighters. The moment you get a call, you have to reach wherever you are required.

If I get a well-defined role and properly etched scenes, then I feel motivated to perform better.

I believe in God, but I also believe that God is one.

Television is serious business. It's a lot of hard work.

If I don't make myself laugh I would be a very miserable person.

My daughter has studied in London and when she came back, she wanted to be a stand up comedian.

A supportive actor's career depends upon the variety that he showcases in all his roles. If his roles will be similar to one another, then his career will not have a long run.

It was a conscious decision on my part to take up fewer films. And if you're not seen that often on screen, nobody calls you to perform at an awards ceremony.

My first show was in Patkar Hall next to Bombay Hospital. It was a total flop. I was so nervous standing in front of all those people that I completely froze. I forgot all my lines and the audience booed me off the stage. I realised that day that you have to earn the audience's appreciation. They aren't fools.

For making a good comedy film, you need a good writer whose craft can be understood through the time that he takes to write his script.

There are some actors who have an interest in comedy but they can't say this openly. They do feel insecure about the comedian walking off with all the applause. In fact, I have seen my lines being changed and scenes being reworked to suit certain actors.

People often call me saying: 'Johnny, we have a role that we think only you can do.' If I like the character, then I instantly say yes to them.

I practice for hours in front of the mirror. I constantly deliver my routine in front of my friends.

My son assisted a few directors and my daughter does stand up acts with me.

Cinema is a larger-than-life representation. I wish to bring it to the small-screen.

As for insecurity, I have none because I know nobody has offered variety in comedy like I have.

Personally, I feel my talent has been underused.

Often my friends point out that I haven't contributed to a particular film at all, or my comic timing wasn't bang on. I tell them I'm human and bound to make mistakes... I hope I don't repeat those mistakes.

I feel very proud as a father when my daughter is being recognised for her talent and hard work.

I was called for 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge,' but I turned it down because I wasn't sure of its quality.

Comedy comes from childhood only. The humour genes you are born with remain with you. I was always making mischief and making people laugh.

There is no dearth of talents in Jharkhand.

A person who is a comedian does comedy in real life, too. But then there are others, too, who are very good in real life, but can't perform in front of the camera. They get nervous. Nevertheless, an inborn comedian does comedy whether he is in films or not.

In any art, if you want to become successful, you have to be willing to sacrifice.

A good role is one that moves along with the story, like 'Baazigar' and 'Kareeb' for example. Similarly, I agreed to '36 China Town' and 'Phir Hera Pheri' because my characters in both films have a graph and are significant in moving the story ahead.

I can't not love comedy.

When I take up a project, I'm not foretold its fate... I don't know whether the film will shape up well or not.

I prefer improvising, rather than creating comedy out of thin air.

At times, I pity my comedian image. People start laughing seeing me even in funeral processions.

I would love to do a substantial role but it has to suit me, my personality. Only then will I take it up.

Most filmmakers, who offer me roles say 'Johnny bhai, come on the sets and do what you feel like.' That isn't the way I like to work.

Some hidden talent lies within everyone.