Bo Burnham Quotes

I can't do comedy that is cutting and vicious. If I knew I'd said something that was going to make someone feel bad, well, that supersedes everything.

Confidence is a huge turn-on, but I like a man who's also kind and gentle. It's sexy when a guy listens and can have a conversation or read a book - something different than just going out to the club.

We all lose when bullying and personal attacks become a substitute for genuine conversation and principled disagreement.

I try and make myself or consenting people I am very close to the victims of my comedy. I don't enjoy bullying masquerading as comedy.

Consciously be sensitive to others, and try to elevate their level of consciousness. Don't do this by being preachy and telling them that they 'should' do this or that. Do it by raising your own level of energy and recognizing what's best in others.

I am committed to examining my feelings and will recognize, appreciate and respect the differences among people in our society.

There is a time to speak and a time to listen, and sometimes people need to shut up.

I think what's important is to give space to the range of human experience.

I don't have a hateful bone in my body. I don't believe anyone should be bullied or made to feel bad about who they are.

I've seen racism in my audiences. For example, I've seen people laugh at every other group, but then clam up when it comes to their community. You can't laugh at everyone else and then not laugh at yourself. You shouldn't be at my show if you can't laugh at yourself.

I think people should have the common courtesy and judgment - the good judgment - not to be - not to offend other peoples' faiths.

I'd never do a film that would hurt anyone's sentiments, be it Indian or not.

It's no secret that I love to talk, but the real secret is I love to listen, too.

Men have to descend from their pedestal and learn how to be more broadminded and spiritual.

It would never occur to me to judge anyone.

I've been doing everything I can to reach out and understand why people voted against me. They were trying to send a message. I have to be more sensitive in the way I express myself, and I have to be more thoughtful in the positions I take.

I have more awareness of other people and, I hope, more sensitivity to their needs. I also find that I'm more direct and outspoken.

I guess we're living in a pretty sensitive world and there's nothing you can do about that.

I am not ever in the business of making anyone feel bad.

Let's not be narrow, nasty, and negative.

When people talk about political correctness, the only element of any value is good manners.

It is, therefore, essential that we guard our own thinking and not be among those who cry out against prejudices applicable to themselves, while busy spawning intolerances for others.

I want to make people feel good about who they are regardless of who they are or where they come from or the color of their skin or what their family acts like or what they look like. I am all about acceptance of others and of yourself.

I try to see the good in everybody, and I don't care who people are as long as they're themselves, whatever that is.

Ultimately, my character is defined by the quality of my sensitivity to other people. I exist in equilibrium. I am here to the degree I am there.