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As a comedian, I think we all look for those areas where the truth diverts from what people are saying. That's why politics is…

— Bill Maher

Comedians can articulate some important and profound ideas that address a lot of the hypocrisy we're inundated with (in the media).

— Ted Alexandro

“More importantly, as comedians, our job is to say what is on our minds. Unfiltered and un-focus-group-tested. That’s what drives me nuts when yours…

— Adam Carolla

A bunch of comedians have gotten in 'trouble' for sharing their views. When an actor or an artist or might come out saying something…

— Craig Robinson

A lot of people who claim they're political comedians are just comedians who have opinions. But they stop being funny the minute they give…

— Gilbert Gottfried

It's up to comedians to shine the light on what's wrong in the world, and we don't want things swept under the rug.

— Jeff Ross

Comedians are sociologists. We're pointing out stuff that the general public doesn't even stop to think about, looking at life in slow-motion and questioning…

— Steven Wright

Comedians are obsessed with justice and the truth.

— Whitney Cummings

If I say 'political comedian,' then people think you're talking about you, the Senate and Congress, and what's going on in Washington D.C. If…

— W. Kamau Bell

I think politicians and comedians have a lot in common. One is a group of approval-seeking narcissists who will say and do anything to…

— Aasif Mandvi

One of the jobs of comedy is to expose hypocrisy. When you look at countries like Iran or North Korea that don't have freedom…

— Maz Jobrani

It is utterly asinine that people continually go to comedy shows without bothering to see if their sensibilities line up with the comedians.

— Phoebe Robinson