Bo Burnham on selfless
Bo Burnham61 quotes“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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I’m happy with what I’m doing. I try not to focus on how I’ve changed. I just try to focus on what I’m doing now.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham People give me money and I don’t know why, my real collection plate is an empty cup held by a homeless guy.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham I do think that stand-up comedy in general heavily favors masculinity and so I like to act a little feminine onstage.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham I’m friends with a lot of comedians, but we don’t talk about material. Most comedians I know don’t watch a lot of other comedy.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham Postmodern comedy doesn’t work well with very old audiences, because it’s making fun of the comedy they enjoy.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham If I had a dime for every time a homeless guy asked me for change, I’d still say no.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham I don’t want to try to recreate for no reason. Like, me in my bedroom, singing songs to a camera was a special thing that was at that time in my life. But I’m just not that kid. I like the format of it, but I want to be able to release things for free.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham The world doesn’t need any more hot chicks or tough guys or smooth talkers – the world needs more you. And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham I just try to do things on stage that I think the audience would enjoy. And I try to draw on and add to acts that I’ve enjoyed watching.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham There’s a certain line between jokes and music and poetry that’s a bit blurred in my mind.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham The strange thing with Wikipedia is that the first article that ever gets written about you will define your Wikipedia page forever.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham Poverty. Racism. Isn’t it strange, only the homeless are begging for change?
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham I think the love-hate is fundamental. Everyone hates reality television, and everyone’s watching it. Everyone hates Facebook, and everyone is on it.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham I believe, firmly, that women are always right. Ah, I should actually rephrase that: I… don’t.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham 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.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham They must have some special kind of cereal!’ My mind was so warped by the idea of fame.
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It was a kind love, a selfless love. I was a dreamer, and you were a traveler. We met at the crossroads. I saw love in your smile, and I recognized it for the first time in my life. But you had a plane to catch, and I was already home.
Lang LeavLang Leav The selfless giving, the service, the kindness which you give out into this world that is the currency of (the) meaning (of life).
Ajahn BrahmAjahn Brahm Every day, do something selfless for someone else that takes under five minutes.
Adam RifkinAdam Rifkin COOPERATION means to be willing to sacrifice for the sake of others.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami Through selfless work, love of God grows in heart.
RamakrishnaRamakrishna Through selfless work, love of God grows in the heart. Then through his grace one realize him in course of time. God can be seen. One can talk to him as I am talking to you.
RamakrishnaRamakrishna No one becomes pure and selfless overnight; it involves time and concentrated effort, coupled with tremendous patience and love.
Mata AmritanandamayiMata Amritanandamayi Real love is when you become selfless and you are more concerned about your mate’s or children’s egos than your own. You’re now a giver instead of a taker.
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