On April 18, 1963, Conan O'Brien was born in Brookline, Massachusetts.
He is a distinguished comedian, best known as the host of 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien'. From 2010-2021, O'Brien also hosted the NBC show 'Conan'.
The famous television personality is a graduate of Harvard University. Conan was also one of the writers of 'The Simpsons' and 'Saturday Night Live'.
In addition, Conan O'Brien has performed in several famous films and documentaries, such as 'Vanilla Sky' (cameo), 'End Of The Century: The Story Of The Ramones', 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2' (David Endocrine's voice), 'The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty' (Cameo), and 'The Mitchells Vs. The Machines' (Glaxxon 5000's voice).
Over the years, Conan O'Brien has also been seen on many television shows, including 'The Single Guy' (Cameron Duncan), 'Andy Richter Controls The Universe' (Freddy Pickering), 'How I Met Your Mother' (Bat Patron), 'The Penguins Of Madagascar' (Kuchikukan's voice), and 'Gute Zeiten, Schlecjte Zeiten' (Johnny J. Smith).
The multitalented comedian and television host has also been featured in popular video games like 'Death Standing', 'Halo 4', and 'Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham'.
Conan O'Brien Inspirational Quotes
Conan O'Brien has always been a source of inspiration. Here are his best inspirational quotes.
"Success is a lot like a bright, white tuxedo. You feel terrific when you get it, but then you're desperately afraid of getting it dirty, of spoiling it in any way."
"One's dream is constantly evolving, rising and falling, changing course."
"Though you should not fear failure, you should do your very best to avoid it."
"Fall down. Make a mess. Break something occasionally. Know that your mistakes are your own unique way of getting to where you need to be. And remember that the story is never over."
"Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
“I thought that achieving that goal would define me as successful, but that is not true. No specific job or career goal defines me; and it should not define you.” - The 2011 Dartmouth College Commencement Address.
"Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen."
"There are few things more liberating in life than having your worst fear realized."
"If life gives you lemons, make some kind of fruity juice."
"Fish recognize a bad leader."
“Whatever you think your dream is now, it will probably change. And that's okay.” - The 2011 Dartmouth College Commencement Address.
Funny Conan O'Brien Quotes
(This article contains all the famous quotes ever uttered by the famous television host, Conan O'Brien.)
The 'Saturday Night Live' host is famous for his funny remarks on various subjects. Read some of his funniest quotes below.
"The results of a new study are out this week saying that New Jersey is one of the most livable states in the country. The study has a margin of error of 100 percent."
“I walked away from the greatest franchise in history, because I refused to go on at midnight. Here I am, on at midnight.” - 'Conan O'Brien Can't Stop' (2011).
"Scientists say because of global warming they expect the world's oceans to rise four and a half feet. The scientists say this can mean only one thing: Gary Coleman is going to drown."
"President Bush left for Canada today to attend a trade summit. Reportedly, the trade summit got off to an awkward start when the president pulled out his baseball cards."
"Scientists say they're getting closer to developing a pill to replace exercising. Americans heard this and said it better come in a cool ranch flavor."
"Apparently Arnold was inspired by President Bush, who proved you can be a successful politician in this country even if English is your second language."
"A group of psychologists say they have discovered twenty-three different body language indicators that show whether or not a person is lying. If you would like to see all twenty-three at the same time, they recommend taking a guided tour of the White House"
“I was funny. But I was not the class clown. The class clown is the guy that gets up and sets the clock ahead twenty minutes. That guy always dies in a motel shootout.” - 'Howard Stern Comes Again', Howard Stern.
"Every generation just wants their kids to have a better "Spiderman" reboot than they did." - April 15, 2016, @ConanOBrien.
“I don't take my career for granted, which is why every April I renew my commercial crab fisherman's license.” - August 22, 2016, @ConanOBrien.
“Right before I die, if my life flashes before my eyes, I hope there aren't 30 second ads before each section.” - September 16, 2016, @ConanOBrien.
"People are already talking about the next presidential election. There's stories all over about who might run. At a recent speech, a prominent Democrat said that Hillary Clinton should not run because she can't win. Immediately after the speech, Hillary told her husband to shut up."
"A study in the Washington Post says that women have better verbal skills than men. I just want to say to the authors of that study: 'Duh.'"
“My parents won't say which of their six kids they love the best, but they have told me I finished just out of the top five.” - July 28, 2016, @ConanOBrien.
“Yes. The number-one sign that someone's going through a rough time usually is that they grow a beard.” - 'Howard Stern Comes Again', Howard Stern.
"Barack Obama was speaking to a Jewish group, and he told them that his name Barack is the same as the Jewish word 'baruch,' which means one who's blessed. That's what he said, yeah. Obama had a harder time explaining his middle name, Hussein. Things got quiet there."
"Donald Trump insisted he's always had a great relationship with women. He said, 'I believe a woman can be anything she wants to be, whether that's Miss USA or Miss Universe. Either one.'"
"If Sony's not going to show 'The Interview,' that's it. No more North Korean movies for me."
"'Shrek 2' made over $120 million during its first week. In a related story, John Kerry asked Shrek to marry him."
“Former Vice President Dick Cheney has signed a publishing deal to write his memoirs. I don't want to spoil anything, but it ends with him killing Obi-Wan Kenobi.” - 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien'.
"Toyota has announced it will start integrating Microsoft technology into their vehicles. It's perfect for the person who wants a car that crashes every ten minutes."
"For the first time since 2007, the FDA has approved a new device to treat obesity. The amazing breakthrough is called a vegetable."
"To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing, the three astronauts from Apollo 11 visited the White House. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were allowed to set foot inside the White House, while Michael Collins was forced to drive around in circles outside."
"This Halloween, the most popular mask is the Arnold Schwarzenegger mask. And the best part? With a mouth full of candy you will sound just like him."
"I just saw a Dumbledore, a Gandalf, and a Doctor Strange make a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos disappear!"
"Some people are saying that the reason Michael Phelps isn't doing so well is because he let himself get too out of shape. I have to say that I have been watching the Olympics, and if that guy is out of shape, I have been dead for five years."
"Some McDonald's restaurants are taking reservations on Valentine's Day. They are getting a lot of tables for one."
"Being a dad is the greatest, except for assembling things."
"Just programmed my Alexa to order a pizza if I shout incoherently for more than 10 seconds."
"There are 17 more shopping days until Christmas. So, guys, that means 16 more days till we start shopping, right?"
"Applaud my idiocy."
"I love waking up to the sound of birds arguing with their spouses."
Best Conan O'Brien Quotes
Conan O'Brien is one of the greatest comedians in the world. Here are some of his best quotes.
“It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique.” - The 2011 Dartmouth College Commencement Address.
“It's not easy doing a late-night show on a channel without a lot of money and that viewers have trouble finding. So that's why I left NBC.” - Opening Monologue, 'Conan' (TBS).
"Every comedian dreams of hosting 'The Tonight Show' and, for seven months, I got to. I did it my way, with people I love, and I do not regret a second."
"I just want to say to the kids out there watching: You can do anything you want in life. Unless Jay Leno wants to do it too."
"After hearing that he has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Putin said, 'Tell me who the other nominees are – and I will eliminate them.'"
"Let's just agree, any group of 3 or more handsome British men should be referred to as a 'Cumberbatch.'"
"According to a recent survey, kids are receiving an average of 40 cents less from the tooth fairy. That's right, the economy is so bad that even make-believe people are feeling the pinch."
"I think in future people will take television in eyedrop form. All media will be in eyedrops."
"St. Patrick's Day is named for St. Patrick, the first guy to feed Guinness to a snake."
"According to a new study, most men would like women to occasionally pick up the check. The study also found that most women would occasionally like to be paid as much as men for doing the same job."
“I've dreamed of being a talk show host on basic cable ever since I was 46.” - Opening Monologue, 'Conan'.
"Today Facebook went public, just as Myspace's last user went private".
"I hear YouTube, Twitter and Facebook are merging to form a super Social Media site – YouTwitFace."
"Earlier tonight the second Republican debate took place here in California. With 10 men and only one woman, everyone thought they were watching 'The Bachelorette.'"
"Facebook revamped its search feature. Now, you can search for any post that has ever appeared on your page. It's helpful if you want to waste time this year remembering exactly how you wasted time last year."
“It's not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound reinvention.” - The 2011 Dartmouth College Commencement Address.
"A U.N. study claims the happiest country in the world is Switzerland. When asked why they're so happy, Swiss people couldn't answer because their hands were counting money, and their mouths were full of chocolate."
"They say there are only two kinds of people on St. Patrick's Day: the Irish, and the people that drive them home."
"Today, Angelina Jolie met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. Long story short—she adopted him."
"Nietzsche famously said, 'Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger.' But what he failed to stress is that it almost kills you."
"The Olympics have just started and the Greeks are already 14 medals in debt."
"If the object of tennis is to hit the ball into the net and swear a lot, I'm very, very good."
“Today I interviewed a squirrel in my backyard and then threw to commercial. Somebody help me.” -February 24, 2010, @ConanOBrien (first tweet).
"Just taught my kids about taxes by eating 38% of their ice cream."
“Starbucks says they are going to start putting religious quotes on cups. The very first one will say, 'Jesus! This cup is expensive!”
Conan O'Brien Leadership Quotes
Besides being a comedian, O'Brien is also a great leader, and all the staff on his show can vouch for that. Read some of his best leadership quotes in this section of the article.
"I don't need a pardon. I need a job."
"I hate cynicism - it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere."
"Nobody knows really what they're doing and there's two ways to go with that information. One is to be afraid and the other is to be liberated, and I choose to be liberated by it."
"When all else fails there's always delusion."
"There's good random, and there's bad random. There's good silly and there's bad silly, and you've gotta know the difference."
"The beauty is that through disappointment you can gain clarity, and with clarity comes conviction and true originality."
"All I ask is one thing, and I'm asking this particularly of young people: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism, for the record, it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere."
"Thirty-five things have to go wrong for the best thing to happen in your career."
