Art Quote by Albert Brooks
“The world really changed after 9/11, not just in the tragic way, but in every way. So it took me a couple of years to even understand how my art form I could process any of this. When the world changed, eliciting laughter with subjects that were funny to me before 9/11 just didnt seem good enough.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Comedy, 2015
Post‑9/11 cultural shifts made previous comedic topics feel inappropriate, forcing artists to adapt.
In simple terms: Comedy had to change after 9/11.
Adapt humor to new sensitivities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stand‑up routines
- scriptwriting
- media production
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can comedians stay relevant without alienating audiences?
- What new topics resonate post‑crisis?
Humor still risks offending; audiences may resist change.