I like to call everyone that I find slightly annoying a 'sociopath.' Bo Burnham annoycallfind Change image and share on social
I've always liked the format of YouTube, sharing things for free, which is a nice exchange between people. Bo Burnham exchangeformatfree Change image and share on social
I try and write satire that's well-intentioned. But those intentions have to be hidden. It can't be completely clear, and that's what makes it comedy. Bo Burnham clearcomedycompletely Change image and share on social
I misdirect the audience, so they have no idea where they are or who they're listening to. Bo Burnham audienceidealisten Change image and share on social
Comedy doesn't really matter that much; I know that. I treat it like an adult - I don't treat it like a child or a god, which some people do. This might just be in America, but 'stand-up comedy' is something very particular that I don't particularly relate to. Bo Burnham adultamericachild share on social
I was doing theater in my high school, and I started writing sort of silly songs on the piano backstage in summer theater. I eventually put them online and started getting this little following. Bo Burnham backstageeventuallyhigh Change image and share on social
Comedy should be a source of positivity. I don't want to bully people, and I don't want people to come to my show to feel terrible about something. So I'm actually very open to having a conversation about what I should or shouldn't say. Bo Burnham bullycomedyconversation share on social
My career was exploding at the same time that social media itself was expanding. But when my online videos were taking off, I didn't think, 'Oh, great! I'm going to be able to parlay this into a career!' I just wanted to be a comedian. I just wanted to perform live. Bo Burnham careercomedianexpand share on social
In high school, I worked eight hours a day just so I could get into the college of my dreams and say that I got in - and I never went. Bo Burnham collegedaydream Change image and share on social