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
I chose to do comedy instead of going to college. Bo Burnham choosecollegecomedy Change image and share on social
Once a week, I like to slip into a deep existential depression where I lose all my sense of oneness and self-worth. Bo Burnham deepdepressionexistential 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've always liked TV shows that have slightly unlikable leads, where you root for them in spite of a lot of things. I know it's not common with shows with young people; they have to be so likable. But, I mean, teenagers just generally aren't very likable. I know I wasn't as a teenager. Bo Burnham commongenerallyhave share on social
I think the love-hate is fundamental. Everyone hates reality television, and everyone's watching it. Everyone hates Facebook, and everyone is on it. Bo Burnham facebookfundamentalhate Change image and share on social
Comedy is the one absolutely self-aware art form. Actually, hip-hop's another one, I suppose. Because in your songs you're talking about how good a hip-hop artist you are. It's like a painter painting a panting of himself painting a painting. Bo Burnham absolutelyartartist share on social
