Gabriel Iglesias
Gabriel Iglesias
Gabriel J. Iglecias, known professionally as Gabriel Iglesias and comically as Fluffy, is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer and voice actor. He is known for his shows I'm Not Fat… I'm Fluffy and Hot & Fluffy. He employs storytelling, affected voices and sound effects in his act, whose other trademarks include references to his weight and his use of Hawaiian shirts. He has been called a "comedy genius" by Hector Saldaña of the San Antonio Express-News...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth15 July 1976
CitySan Diego, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I found that laughter was a form of acceptance, and I really enjoyed that and I just - I crave it.
Stand-up is not just an American thing anymore. It's global. In some places, stand-up comedy is brand new. South Africa has only had a scene for 15 years.
I want to be known as a funny comic not just a funny Latino comic. I want to be able to go everywhere and anywhere.
I have very nice cars. I never get to drive them, because I'm never home.
I see a lot of nice hotels, but I never really get to enjoy the cities, because I have to be on a plane the next day.
When you're a comedian, the Holy Grail is an hour long HBO special.
I eat a lot of junk food, because that's what's usually available at 1:00am when I'm all done working.
Be personal, and original. Try to work clean. Stay away from topical material, as it does not allow you to craft it to make it better for later. And always remember that it is the fans who will make you or break you.
If I'm drinking I can either be the nicest guy ever or I'm the guy you should leave alone.
Drinking can bring out a dude that has some issues.
I try not to get political, I don't want to get religious, I don't want to get controversial, I just want to have a show that relates to everybody.
Early on when I started talking about my weight, it was self-deprecating; everything was a joke.
My material never comes out verbatim every time. I always tweak in a line, or tweak away a line, gain a couple tags or lose a couple tags. The timing is always off.
I just like The Little Mermaid cartoon. Say what you want. I have a fish tank, it's a long story. I have a fascination with the ocean, and you put a hot chick in there, it just adds more to it! I liked The Little Mermaid. It's a cool movie. It's one of those I watch over and over again.