My work is trying to at least define myself on my own terms, and then if other people enjoy things that’s a lovely addition.
BO BURNHAMPoetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f-king sense make.
More Bo Burnham Quotes
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If comedy is about surprises, about tension, there’s a lot of tension and surprise there, in the fact that people are expecting this to be natural.
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You love the people that give you money and attention? Of course you do, that’s not selfless that you love your fans, that’s ridiculous.
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Because I see that as a crutch sometimes and I want to know that I can do something funny and worthwhile without that. And also make a show that my parents would like and that kids could watch with their parents.
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I know it’s the comedian’s instinct to say, “Do it, man, nothing’s off-limits! It’s cool, bro!” I don’t know if that’s the answer for me.
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My first concern is that when you go to a show, you should be present. It’s much more exciting to put the camera down and lose yourself in it.
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I don’t like calling myself a “feminist” only because I don’t think I’ve done anything active enough to call myself one. It’d be like calling myself a civil rights activist just because I’m not racist.
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If I had a dime for every time a homeless guy asked me for change, I’d still say no.
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I’m bored way too easily. I’m staring at screens half the day. I need to be overstimulated. And how will that express itself artistically?
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Do unto others as you would have them do to you, said the rapist.
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Poverty. Racism. Isn’t it strange, only the homeless are begging for change?
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Drugs kill, just like cancer. So don’t smoke… tumors.
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Is there anything better than pussy? Yeah, a really good book.
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I actually wrestled in high school. I was only in one match, and I lost… my virginity.
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I have a pretty good math mind, so I can see patterns, but I don’t have a great ear. It’s like a tragedy – I can see so much more natural musical ability in so many other people.
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When life gets you down, make a comforter!
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