For me, if you distill comedy down, it is surprise and the unexpected. That has to be it on its most base level, in any form.
BO BURNHAMDo you guys like impressions? “Why?” That was Socrates.
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I like to inject a bit of production value and flair to comedy, or at least to my little corner of comedy.
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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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People give me money and I don’t know why, my real collection plate is an empty cup held by a homeless guy.
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Postmodern comedy doesn’t work well with very old audiences, because it’s making fun of the comedy they enjoy.
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I love you like a gay geneticist loves designer genes.
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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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And two balls minus one, six titles at the tour de France.
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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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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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The thing is, I was on YouTube like the golden era, I think. Before ads came in, it was really cool back then.
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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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When life gets you down, make a comforter!
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Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f-king sense make.
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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.
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I never said I was funny, OK, so stop staring at me.
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