I do the same gig. I might change it a little; I might slow it down if I'm in the South. I talk fast, and they're not used to people talking that fast.
Lewis BlackHow long can we go without real leadership? It's like an experiment. It's [a problem with] both parties, it's beyond belief.
Lewis BlackI have never thought of my entertainment as being able to bring about social change. I am seriously always looking for the laugh. What it did make me conscious of was having empathy for those without any power in this country. That has always stuck with me.
Lewis BlackI feel the need to scream, and even if the scream is not answered, I find my sanity in the echo.
Lewis BlackThe last person to get across that town in under three hours was yelling "The British are coming! The British are coming!"
Lewis BlackThere's no reason to tweet when you are in the midst of a great moment; they are few and far between. So pay attention to it, as you probably won't see it again. You can always tweet later, if you're lucky enough to be part of history and you think 140 characters can do credit to someone like Martin Luther King or to the speech he made that day.
Lewis Black