People are gonna think that MTV censored me, and they really didn't. I really wanted to try to make a show that didn't rely on offensive, edgy material because I think it was an exercise in trying to write without that. Because I see that as a crutch sometimes and I want to know that I can do something funny and worthwhile without that. And also make a show that my parents would like and that kids could watch with their parents.
Bo BurnhamFor some comedians it feels so cool to be like: 'I'll say anything, man!'. I'm not quite there yet.
Bo BurnhamMy persona on stage was always coming from a place of I know better than you and I'm going to be a little bit pretentious in your face with these sort of crass ideas.
Bo BurnhamI work really hard on the shows and I think the shows speak for themselves. I don't want to construct the show to prove something.
Bo Burnham