Comedy Quote by David Cross
“I don't want to do 20 minutes on Donald Trump. I want to do 10 minutes and move on. I wouldn't even do that with a live show, because I don't want it to feel like "An Evening Of Political Comedy."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comedy Show, 2015
The performer prefers concise political satire to avoid being labeled as a full‑night comedy act.
In simple terms: Keep political jokes short.
Key Takeaway
Limit political content length.
Themes
comedy
politics
brevity
Mood
witty
concise
Type
satirical
practical
When to use this quote
- stand‑up routine
- television segment
- online clip
Key Concepts
satire
media perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How long should political satire be?
- What risks come with brief commentary?
A Different Perspective
Short bits may oversimplify issues.
![“Go back and read Sinclair Lewis - It Can't Happen Here or Babbitt. For a guy or girl who's going to do an hour of political comedy, it might be a little rough, sure. But I think if you're spending 10 minutes or less, and you're talking about - not necessarily [Donald Trump] but his supporters and…” quote by David Cross](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/55e/david-cross-3386_all-kinds_go-back-and-read-sinclair-lewis-it-can-t_989673.jpg)
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