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 BURNHAMI chose to do comedy instead of going to college.
More Bo Burnham Quotes
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I got a safe full of cherries ’cause I pop it and lock it.
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I’m actually very open to having a conversation about what I should or shouldn’t say.
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How old is too old to stop believing in, like, the tooth fairy? Like 12? I’ve got a cousin who is 18… Yeah, still believes in gay marriage.
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I just think they aren’t true. I’m saying that our generation wants stuff that is substantial and challenging, as well as thoughtful and endearing. Well, I don’t know if I’m doing that, but I’m trying.
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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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Even if he is your friend, never, ever call an Asian person.
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I don’t need anything as long as I have my family, friends, millions of dollars, unlimited pussy.
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I get more ass than a giant donkey stable.
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Twitter is a lot like crystal meth, because it’s really fun to do and Oprah’s on it.
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I’ve been doin’ drive-bys all of my life. Except the bullets are newspapers, the car is my bike.
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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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The biggest danger, for me, with making yourself your act is that a lot of people with think they know you for better or worse. That’s an ongoing struggle with me and it can get really trippy sometimes.
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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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My persona on stage was always coming from a place of I know better than you and I’m going to be a little bit pretentious in your face with these sort of crass ideas.
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My persona is most importantly just to communicate the material in a way that is most funny and meaningful in the moment. It’s more like a character that’s sculpted for whatever joke needs communicating at the moment.
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