Ilana Glazer Quotes
Born: April 12, 1987
Ilana Glazer is a sharp-witted comedian, writer, and actress whose work pulses with raw, hilarious truths about modern life. Co-creator of Broad City, she channels a fearless, feminist perspective into wisdom that feels like a conversation with your smartest, funniest friend. Her philosophy champions radical self-acceptance, the absurdity of societal norms, and the messy, beautiful chaos of growing up. Glazer’s quotes resonate because they dismantle pretension with laughter, offering permission to be imperfect while seeking deeper meaning. She invites us to question everything—from gender roles to personal ambition—with unapologetic curiosity and joy, leaving a legacy of liberation through wit.
Ilana Glazer Quotes (12)
"I feel like a feminist is gender equality."
— Ilana Glazer"I write 'Broad City,' so I connect it to me."
— Ilana Glazer"In every character that you play... I mean, I don't think I'll ever be the type of actor or performer per se who transforms, you know? Like Claire Danes transforms into Temple Grandin - I'm not gonna do that."
— Ilana Glazer"All my brother Eliot and I did as kids was film sketches."
— Ilana Glazer"I decided I would go to NYU so I could get into the comedy world and have legit housing, and my parents would not have trusted investing in a straight-up comedy career."
— Ilana Glazer"I miss improv. I hate it in a way - watching it, doing it - but only because it's so challenging and nerve wracking. Improv is the only belief system I've ever experienced that directly works on how to be. Just how to be."
— Ilana Glazer"If people believe in your material, they will do whatever it takes to get it done. Even if they don't, but you make it as awesome an experience as possible, they will help you reach your goals."
— Ilana Glazer"When somebody asks what I do, I guess I say 'writer' first."
— Ilana Glazer"The thing about the performance part... starting with improv and standup, you're starting with yourself as the character, and I don't feel as much like, 'Oh, I'm a vessel for -' I feel like someone who calls themselves an actor is a vessel."
— Ilana Glazer"What's fun is that the characters in 'Broad City' are rushing and hustling, and our process reflects that."
— Ilana Glazer"In a bigger picture, all over the world is a boys' club."
— Ilana Glazer"Everyone in New York is fluid and thinking and inspiring each other."
— Ilana Glazer