Greg Fitzsimmons
Greg Fitzsimmons: The Comedian's Journey to Success
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Gregory Michael "Greg" Fitzsimmons is a comedian, actor, writer, and television host known for his sarcastic wit and observational humor.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on November 13, 1963. Unfortunately, as of our knowledge cutoff, Greg Fitzsimmons is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
American, Comedian, Actor, Writer, Television Host
As a comedian, actor, writer, and television host, Greg Fitzsimmons has built a successful career in the entertainment industry.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in New York City's Staten Island neighborhood, Fitzsimmons developed an interest in comedy at an early age. His father, also named Gregory, was a well-known comedian and actor who appeared on TV shows such as _The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson_. This exposure to the world of entertainment had a profound impact on Greg's life, inspiring him to pursue a career in comedy.
Fitzsimmons began performing stand-up comedy in the 1980s, honing his skills at various comedy clubs and bars throughout New York City. His early experiences shaped his unique style of humor, which often focuses on everyday observations and witty commentary on life.
Major Accomplishments
Throughout his career, Fitzsimmons has achieved numerous milestones that demonstrate his dedication to the art of comedy:
Stand-up Comedy: He has released several successful stand-up comedy albums, including _Self Help_ (2006), _Greg Fitzsimmons: Raising the Bar_ (2010), and _One Less Lonely Geek_ (2013).
Television Appearances: Fitzsimmons has appeared on various TV shows, such as _The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon_, _Conan_, _@midnight_, and _Jimmy Kimmel Live!_. He also hosted his own talk show, _Greg Fitzsimmons: A Comedy Central Roast_, which premiered in 2008.
* Writing Credits: As a writer, Fitzsimmons has contributed to several TV shows, including _Late Night with Conan O'Brien_ and _The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon_.
Quotes by Greg Fitzsimmons
There’s so many ways to do stand up, and I think, for awhile, people weren’t really maximizing the freedom of it. We were all kind of doing a similar kind of stand up, and I started to see some original voices come out of Boston.
Rescuing dogs is looked upon as a noble, trendy pursuit. But wouldn’t rescuing a man from a homeless shelter be, in fact, more humane?
I’ve finally been able to trust and have intimacy with somebody, which I’ve never been able to do. Like a lot of guys, I just have a hard time getting that connected. I can actually sleep with her in my arms – spoons position, right? Women smile, they love the spoons. Men would rather fork.
I never know what I’m going to say as I walk up to the microphone. I try to be in the moment. I try to go deeper into myself. I discover things on stage that I don’t discover off stage about me.
Lieutenant Governor Paterson – blind, black guy – gets sworn in. First thing he says is, ‘By the way, cheated on my wife. Let’s just get that out in the open right now.’ He didn’t need to admit that. He’s blind. Could have said it was an accident.
It’s an amazingly consistent thing with Irish people. We will talk to strangers at parties for hours. It’s what we were bred to do I think. And the Jewish people were bred to write the stuff that we say.
My father told me when I first started that standup is exciting and I should pursue it, but that writing would be the thing that would give me power over my career. I never have to take a road gig or a writing gig I don’t want because I always have the ability to play one against the other.
If we don’t have souls then who am I talking to when I keep telling myself to be good?
I’m kinda stuck in that awkward in-between stage where my hair is just starting to fall out, but I’m still maintaining my youthful acne.
My kids teased me at dinner that I’m not cool. I told them if I was cool I wouldn’t be sitting at home with my kids. Pass the gravy.