Well, a lot of politics is communicating with people, and obviously comedy has something to do with that. I've been a producer and led people. Also, being a comedian, you're under pressure.
Al FrankenNet neutrality isn't a government takeover of the Internet, as many of my Republican colleagues have alleged.
Al FrankenI had a great time working on the movies, both the major movies I've done. I've had a great time. I like the people in Hollywood a lot.
Al FrankenI know that it's probably not a good idea for a comedian, especially a satirist, to support a public policy group or a politician. This is something I learned only too well years ago when I did a fundraiser for Pol Pot. A few years later I saw 'The Killing Fields,' and I've got to tell you, I just felt like a schmuck.
Al Franken