For almost a year, I sporadically made these rather lame video blogs in my dorm. These video blogs were reflective of most video blogs during that time in that they had no real structure and were kind of just all over the place. Ray William Johnson blogdormkind share on social
I was influenced by a lot of stand-up comedians... Eddie Murphy back when he was doing 'Raw.' I watched that so many times as a kid, I can probably still quote the entire thing to this day. Chris Rock. Dave Chappelle. George Carlin. A lot of the guys who were sort of edgy for their time. Ray William Johnson backcarlinchappelle share on social
I'm motivated by entertaining people. Ray William Johnson entertainmotivatepeople Change image and share on social
I try to have fun; I try to inject myself into my work and have a good time along the way and not lose sight of who I am, and who my friends are, and all of these things that treating it like a business might hinder. I try to keep that hobby mentality. Ray William Johnson businessfriendfun share on social
Sometimes, comedy and entertainment is not all about telling jokes; sometimes you just have to be you for a few moments. Ray William Johnson comedyentertainmentjoke Change image and share on social
In fall 2007, I stood at the midway point of completing my undergraduate studies at Columbia. I studied every moment that I wasn't sitting in class. I was very focused on maintaining a solid GPA, so I could go on to law school. Ray William Johnson classcolumbiacomplete share on social
Never angrily rant into your web cam. While smashing a keyboard in half over a game of 'World of Warcraft' may seem totally justified in your head, to the rest of the known universe you look like a raging psychopath. Ray William Johnson angrilycamgame share on social
During my long study sessions in the library, I found myself watching YouTube videos during study breaks. Ray William Johnson breakfindlibrary Change image and share on social
What really shocks me, what I can honestly sit back and ponder for hours in a lot of cases is just, 'Why would you film yourself doing that? Who put you up to that? What are you getting out of that?' Ray William Johnson backcasefilm Change image and share on social
Human beings don't want to just enjoy something by themselves. They want to share that emotion - they want everyone around them to enjoy it like they enjoy it or hate it like they hate it. That's what makes a video spread. Ray William Johnson beingemotionenjoy share on social