When I see someone filming me, I don’t usually think, ‘No, man, don’t put this up online!’ I’d think, ‘Hey man, you don’t get to go to shows very often, put down the camera and enjoy it!’ I love going to theatre and to shows so much.
BO BURNHAMBecause 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.
More Bo Burnham Quotes
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If you can think of all the times in your life, some of the happiest times were probably when you were laughing. And some of the worst times in your life you were being laughed at.
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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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They must have some special kind of cereal!’ My mind was so warped by the idea of fame.
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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 always wanted to be a comedian and actor. I basically stumbled into the music medium, though. I’m OK, but that’s about it. I like to think I’m good enough not to negatively affect the performance.
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Where are all the sour patch parents?
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Bitches and hoes don’t exist because the hoes know Bo’s a feminist.
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Love is all about… whistles.
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It’s not most important to communicate myself on stage as it is to be as funny or interesting as I possibly can on stage.
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I believe, firmly, that women are always right. Ah, I should actually rephrase that: I… don’t.
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I’m a stand up comic and I always sit and slouch, and I got my girlfriend pregnant on my sterile uncles pull-out couch.
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Women are like puzzles because prior to 1920 neither had the right to vote. Puzzles still don’t.
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The strange thing with Wikipedia is that the first article that ever gets written about you will define your Wikipedia page forever.
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Even if he is your friend, never, ever call an Asian person.
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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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I do think that stand-up comedy in general heavily favors masculinity and so I like to act a little feminine onstage.
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I never said I was funny, OK, so stop staring at me.
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Happy Thanksgiving! I broke into Best Buy and stole a copy of Pocahontas to celebrate.
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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 chose to do comedy instead of going to college.
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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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I think it’s using people, I think it’s like encouraging something that’s unhealthy, telling people you love them. “I love you.” Oh really, you love your fans?
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Do you guys like impressions? “Why?” That was Socrates.
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What’s a pirate minus the ship? just a creative homeless guy
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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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I think comedy has a range, with multiple peaks in different areas. It’s like trying to compare Beethoven and the Beatles. Sometimes I hear from people, ‘I think you try too hard in your comedy.’ And that’s what I worry about.
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