Countries aren't built by boring people. Bassem Youssef borebuildcountry Change image and share on social
I never thought of myself as a comedian. That is a label - make me laugh. I want to make you think. Bassem Youssef comedianlabellaugh Change image and share on social
The Dark Satirist, like the Dark Knight - that could be a good name for a superhero. Bassem Youssef darkgoodknight Change image and share on social
We are two brothers: I am a doctor; my brother is an engineer. Bassem Youssef brotherdoctorengineer Change image and share on social
This is the conundrum of the present regimes in the Arab world. They still want to control youth; they want to be in control as they did in the 1950s and '60s. But that doesn't work anymore. Now with just a Wi-Fi link, you can understand what's happening in the world. Bassem Youssef 1950s60sanymore share on social
A lot of people tend to glorify the role of satire and comedians. They put them up as role models, as fighters for the truth and against tyranny, and I think that's overrated. Bassem Youssef comedianfighterglorify Change image and share on social
Islam's not just about covering your hair. It's about how you treat other people. Bassem Youssef coverhairislam Change image and share on social
We have dealt with the Arab/Muslim problem in the American media in every single way but through comedy. Hollywood has always been lagging behind comedy... We can make fun of ourselves, too, and I'm inviting us to laugh with us - and all the misconceptions. Bassem Youssef americanarabcomedy share on social