When a comic becomes enamored with his own views and foists them off on the public in a polemic way, he loses not only his sense of humor but his value as a humorist.
Johnny CarsonDemocracy means that anyone can grow up to be president, and anyone who doesn't grow up can be vice president.
Johnny CarsonWhen the public starts classifying you as thoughtful, someone given to serious issues, you find yourself declassified as a humorist.
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