Michael Ian Black – 6 Quotes

6 Quotes by Michael Ian Black

I actually don’t know anyone who wants to be famous for fame’s sake, at least not anyone I respect. But you need to have a certain amount of power in order to be able to do what you want.

– Michael Ian Black

There is no word for feeling nostalgic about the future, but that’s what a parent’s tears often are, a nostalgia for something that has not yet occurred. They are the pain of hope, the helplessness of hope, and finally, the surrender to hope.

– Michael Ian Black

I don’t watch that much comedy. I think it’s professional jealousy. That and a lack of support for my community.

– Michael Ian Black

I honestly believe you can never tell if a relationship is going to last. In my own marriage, which is going on 14 years, I don’t think of it as ‘I’m going to be with this person forever.’ Instead, I think of more like, ‘I’ll probably be with this person for the next six weeks. Then I’ll re-evaluate.’

– Michael Ian Black

The thing that I think is the most important is taking moments to express your appreciation to your partner. A thank you or a quick kiss can go a long way toward affirming your relationship and commitment to each other. That’s not hard to do even when you’re juggling insane careers and three kids.

– Michael Ian Black

My tastes in all things lean towards the arty and boring. I like sports documentaries about Scrabble players, bands that play quiet, unassuming music, and TV shows that win awards. In that way, I am an elitist snob.

– Michael Ian Black