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I work really hard on the shows and I think the shows speak for themselves. I don’t want to construct the show to prove something.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham There’s a metal train that a mile long and at the very back end a lightning bolt struck her. How long til it reaches and kills the driver, provided that he’s a good conductor?
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham Was Einstein’s theory good? Relatively.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham I chose to do comedy instead of going to college.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham Then the challenge is, once you left brain it and build it, then when you’re on stage you have to know it so well that you can get lost in it. I don’t want to be onstage looking like a robot,
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham 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.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham 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.
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And that is how time heals, not by erasing but by blurring all the memories.
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Moses AlexanderMoses Alexander Be kind to yourself, the way you would be to someone you love.
Courtney PeppernellCourtney Peppernell We need to surrender ourselves to the water before we can climb the spiral ladder.
Nikol MejdnNikol Mejdn You gave me the courage to rise but my darling robin why did you fly leaving me behind these four walls all alone?
Ophelia ScarlettOphelia Scarlett Giving up your dreams is easy, but ask yourself is it really easy to live without dreams?
Sania AbbasSania Abbas It’s funny how we say a person ‘made’ us when they actually broke us. Sort of like how I say ‘funny’ – but I actually mean sad.
Ranata SuzukiRanata Suzuki You can’t keep living backwards – Reminiscing on what was, And terrified to pursue What could be.
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I was sorta listening to the Beatles and stuff the whole time since I was about ten anyway, then I started getting into Kiss and David Bowie at the same time
Bernard FanningBernard Fanning As well as for anyone who might be curious about what Jerry Falwell and Holden Caulfield have in common.
Beth BaileyBeth Bailey Indians were here first – it’s about time. We’re way behind the African Americans and Hispanic Americans in getting politically involved, but we’re beginning to take a page out of their notebook.
Ben Nighthorse CampbellBen Nighthorse Campbell When I understood the rudiments of what nanotech was all about, I knew I wanted to participate.
Bernard MarcusBernard Marcus When something isn’t done, you want to do something about it.
Bernadette PetersBernadette Peters All the backstories are there but not talked about.
Benedict CumberbatchBenedict Cumberbatch Here’s where we are and here’s what I didn’t recognize about us and about you when I made the decision, and now it is what it is.
Ben HorowitzBen Horowitz Then I realize what it is. It’s him. Something about him makes me feel like I am about to fall. Or turn to liquid. Or burst into flames.
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