Welcome to the world of Mikey Day, a talented actor, comedian, and writer known for his contributions to the iconic American sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live. With his quick wit, impeccable timing, and diverse range of characters, Day has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. From delivering laugh-out-loud performances to crafting memorable sketches, he has solidified his place as one of the brightest stars in the realm of comedy.
Born and raised in Orange County, California, Mikey Day discovered his passion for comedy at a young age. After honing his skills at The Groundlings Theatre & School, Day embarked on a journey that would lead him to the hallowed halls of Studio 8H, where Saturday Night Live is filmed. Since joining the cast in 2016, he has become a fan favorite, leaving an indelible mark with his unforgettable characters and spot-on impressions.
Below, you’ll find a collection of Mikey Day quotes that showcase his unique humor and insight. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to his work, these quotes are sure to inspire laughter and perhaps even a newfound appreciation for the comedic genius of Mikey Day.
I remember as a sixth grader, my best friend and I had a big crush on our teacher. She was super cute. So we made little plays, and one of us would play our teacher, and one of us would play everyone else. Mikey Day
I grew up in Orange County near Disneyland. Mikey Day
In the original version, David Pumpkins talks a lot more. Mikey Day
David Pumpkins is a lot. If he’s at your party, he’s a lot to take in. Mikey Day
I studied theater at UCLA and wrote plays during my time there. Mikey Day
David S. Pumpkins could be Halloween’s Santa! Mikey Day
A lot of it came from seeing how kids responded to the character. They would dress up and some would reenact the sketch in its entirety and it got us thinking about those Halloween specials we’d see on TV as a kid, and we just thought ‘David Pumpkins’ would work perfect for sort of a throwback nostalgic Halloween special. Mikey Day
And while there are exceptions, a lot of plays done at the high school level are boring. At least, that’s what I remember when I was in high school. Mikey Day
I think names and suits are funny. Normal names in insane situations and dumb suits are funny. Mikey Day
After ‘David Pumpkins,’ a lot of people were sending me pictures dressed up like David Pumpkins and the skeletons, and videos of kids reenacting the sketch, doing the skeleton choreography. It was really cool to see yourself out there in the pop culture of the world. Mikey Day
All ages can enjoy a loud crazy man and dancing skeletons. Mikey Day
All of the Groundlings you meet, you’re like, ‘You’re like me!’ You were that kid in high school, too!’ Mikey Day
I recommend anyone who wants to pursue comedy to go to The Groundlings. Mikey Day
Usually, homecoming themes are like, ‘A Night Under the Stars’ or ‘An Evening to Remember.’ Ours was simply, ‘Batman.’ Mikey Day
8H has such an epic, storied history. You can feel that when you’re in there. Mikey Day
That’s when I was like, ‘I love my job.’ I grew up watching ‘Growing Pains,’ and now I’m doing a skit with Alan Thicke. Mikey Day
I wrote ‘Pumpkins’ with Bobby Moynihan and Streeter Seidell. Mikey Day
‘The Karate Teen’ was great, where John Cena kicked me through four walls, or five walls. It was amazing how the film unit put that together. They literally strapped me to a chair and dragged me through five different set walls. Mikey Day
A couple times I’ve been out with my mom and a few people wanted pictures. My mom loves it. Mikey Day
I’m used to doing stuff where we just pull it together. Mikey Day
I’m going to be writing and directing my own videos, and performing in them too, and I’m super-excited about it. Mikey Day
It’s beneficial to have that younger sensibility available to you during the writing process. Mikey Day
Every accomplishment I’ve had is from the Groundlings. Mikey Day
There’s nothing funnier to me than reading people analyze ‘David Pumpkins.’ Mikey Day