8 Quotes & Sayings By Marlon Wayans

Marlon Wayans grew up in California’s San Fernando Valley and was raised by an aunt and uncle. At the age of sixteen, he began pursuing a career in professional wrestling. After obtaining his high school diploma, he enrolled at Santa Monica College where he decided to pursue acting. He joined the acting program at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he studied for three years before moving to New York City to hone his craft.

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Humor helps ease the tension of race and the differences in society. If there wasn't comedy I don't know if Obama could have ever become president. Marlon Wayans
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There are so many things to talk about between black people, Hispanic people, white people, gay people, men, women, it's all based on fear. We all have fears, this thing that stops us from embracing as we are one. We are never going to be one. People are messed up, but humor lets us see how ignorant we can be. Marlon Wayans
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You learn timing on the road. You learn structure and how to read an audience. You learn so much about the business of laughter that you can't learn on a set, because it's all on you. Sometimes you bomb, and you know not to tell that joke again... You just hope people find the humor in the awkwardness. Marlon Wayans
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If you could cross a lion and a monkey, that's what I'd be, because monkeys are funny and lions are strong. Marlon Wayans
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Gotta stay in the gym, stay funny, stay sharp. I just love working. Marlon Wayans
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I'm good at coming up with wacky characters and funny dialogue. Marlon Wayans
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Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream. Marlon Wayans