Top 10 Quotes & Sayings by Allison Silverman

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American producer Allison Silverman.

Last updated on December 4, 2024.

Allison Silverman is an American comedy writer. She was the head writer and executive producer for The Colbert Report until 2009. In 2011, she was an executive producer and writer of Portlandia.

American - Producer | Born: February 17, 1972

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I actually write some pretty tough jokes. I don't want to push the "soft" angle too much.

Allison Silverman

I do love science. My father is a scientist.

Allison Silverman

Women are often pushed into the idea that they write softer, more character-driven jokes.

Allison Silverman

In high school, I was performing "forensics." You take a section of a play and portray all the characters. I even went to camp for forensics.

Allison Silverman

I looked back at some high school journals and discovered that I definitely wanted to be a writer, but not necessarily comedy.

Allison Silverman

The morning, when I need to have opinions and answers across the board very quickly, is a constant fight between ease and inspiration, what will make our lives easier versus what will make us excited because we were ambitious.

Allison Silverman

I remember one guy saying, "You're the only human out of all of them," and feeling a little concerned that somehow that meant I wasn't as funny.

Allison Silverman

Writing is just my first love. And I still have some issues with telling people what to do.

Allison Silverman

I did improv at Yale, with the Exit Players. It was great, but they played a little rough.

Allison Silverman

I've met a surprising number of comedy writers whose parents are scientists. Both have an antiauthoritarian slant - they're both skeptics.

Allison Silverman