Adam Ferrara Quotes, born February 2, 1966, in Queens, New York, is an American actor, comedian, and television presenter, celebrated for his sharp wit and everyman charm. Best known for playing Chief “Needles” Nelson in Rescue Me (2004–2011) and NYPD Sgt. Frank Verelli in Nurse Jackie (2009–2015), Ferrara also co-hosted the U.S. version of Top Gear (2010–2016), showcasing his love for cars. A two-time nominee for Best Male Stand-Up by the American Comedy Awards, he’s performed at Carnegie Hall and opened for George Carlin.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his stand-up, interviews, posts on X, and public statements—reflect his humor, insights on relationships, life, and resilience, capturing his Queens-bred, car-loving spirit.
15 Adam Ferrara Quotes
- “Being in a relationship is like being in A.A. My friends ask me, ‘How’s it going with that girl?’ ‘One day at a time, man.’” (Stand-up, SComedy, n.d.)
- “I don’t think it’s fair—you get married, you give your wife a wedding ring. I think you should give her a mood ring. Oh, it may sound crass, but just check the color when you come home. ‘Hi honey. Infernal red? Oh boy, I ain’t getting laid, and I gotta cut the lawn, I know it.’” (Stand-up, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “My father tried to give me the sex talk once, and he chickened out. He walked into my room and went, ‘Adam—uh, don’t kiss guys.’” (Stand-up, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Ladies, your happiness is very important to us. You have to understand that. Because when you’re happy, you let us touch you.” (Stand-up, SComedy, n.d.)
- “I think we all carry the seeds of our own destruction. You really have to be aware that just because something is good, it doesn’t mean it’s not going to trigger a self-destructive impulse.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “My fondest childhood memory is I made out with my babysitter, Cathy. She stops in the middle of everything: ‘We have to stop this. I feel like such a whore.’ ‘Why? I’m not paying you—my parents are! Come here!’” (Stand-up, SComedy, n.d.)
- “Anytime I get to help the firefighters, I will. I’m real lucky to be in a position to help.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “What if God’s a woman? Not only am I going to hell—I’ll never know why!” (Stand-up, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I love to believe that there’s one god but there’s many different religions so there’s just the question of which long distance company you pick.” (Stand-up, SComedy, n.d.)
- “Laughter is the best therapy—get it out, have a chuckle, and keep moving.” (Post on X, @adamferrara, 2016-08-26)
- “I drove a brand new Lamborghini, the Huracan; it was great. We went on the Autobahn, and we got to drive on the Nurburgring.” (Interview, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “The only marriage I’ve observed for any length of time is my parents—35 years. I asked my pop, ‘Pop, 35 years—what do you hope for?’ He’s like, ‘I hope you die first.’” (Stand-up, Inspiring Quotes, 2016)
- “I talk a lot about women in my act, ‘cause let’s face it—if I was hungry, I would talk about food.” (Stand-up, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “If you’re in California and it’s raining, stay home, because nobody can drive in the rain. It’s like it’s raining frogs. They’re terrified.” (Stand-up, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Men tend to lie when it comes to sexual conquests. You should hear some of the ego-driven lies my friends have told me: ‘Swear to God, man—the hooker gave the money back.’” (Stand-up, SComedy, n.d.)
Adam Ferrara’s quotes are a hilarious blend of sharp humor, heartfelt reflection, and gearhead passion, inspiring fans to laugh through life’s chaos, cherish relationships, and keep the pedal to the metal. Which one’s got you chuckling? Drop it in the comments and keep Ferrara’s comedic legacy revving!
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