Comedy Quotes by Hari Kondabolu

10 Comedy quotes by Hari Kondabolu

Hari Kondabolu’s blend of satire and social commentary shines in these ten brief quotes, delivering a quick punch of thoughtful humor.

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I am able to apply certain things to my craft that maybe other comedians don't, because I'm a devotee.

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I'd love for someone to ask me about comedic technique and choices.

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You can be funny and say what you mean; these ideas are not mutually exclusive. Some of the best jokes came from…

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The words we use have weight. Whether it's in a conversation with a friend or something said publicly on stage or broadcast.…

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After 9/11, I changed a lot of the ways I viewed the world. I realized my comedy and my politics and my…

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January 14, 2000, was my first time on stage, and I've been hooked ever since. I got discovered nationally in Seattle by…

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I've been approached after shows from people who said, 'I don't agree with anything you said, but I laughed the whole way…

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It's a sick thing, right: people are afraid of public speaking. I do public speaking, except my public speaking involves the audience…

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When you see a comedian on stage, the best comedians make it feel like a conversation. But it's not. We have very…

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I'm not like most comedians. I don't deal with just heckles - I'm also dealing with threats and anger. Here I am,…

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Telling me that I’m obsessed with talking about racism in America is like telling me I’m obsessed with swimming when I’m drowning.

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I've been approached after shows from people who said, 'I don't agree with anything you said, but I laughed the whole way through.' That's…

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Just give us 50 years where we're the only ones who are allowed to profit from art, and then you can do whoever you…

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There are some dogs that are gigantic that look like they shouldn't be in existence.

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Both my parents are immigrants. I've seen different struggles they've had. There's a reason you don't see me using accents. I don't do impressions…

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I would love the opportunity to create my own program. I feel like a TV show with a format of monologue with lots of…

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I never learned how to tie my shoes, and I was mocked for that. I still don't know how to.

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I'm not a politician, I'm not an ideologue, I'm not an organizer anymore. I'm a human being sharing ideas, and those ideas have to…

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We've never had a female President in this country, which I find stunning

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