If you're politically correct, chances are you're not coming to one of my shows. I get to go onstage and say things that everybody thinks all the time, but can't say out loud.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the importance of honesty and freedom of expression in comedy, often at the expense of political correctness.
Russell Peters emphasizes the idea that the essence of comedy is to express thoughts and feelings openly, even if they may be deemed inappropriate or politically incorrect. He suggests that those who adhere strictly to political correctness may miss out on authentic comedic experiences, as comedians often tackle taboo subjects and say what people might think but are afraid to voice.
In practice
During a comedy night emphasizing the importance of being open about our thoughts.
I think a lot of people mistake my confidence on stage for cockiness in real life, and that's actually farthest from the truth. When I'm on stage, I'm that confident and that cocky because I have a microphone in my hand, and there's a few thousand people staring at me. And I know they're there to laugh.
I've seen racism in my audiences. For example, I've seen people laugh at every other group, but then clam up when it comes to their community. You can't laugh at everyone else and then not laugh at yourself. You shouldn't be at my show if you can't laugh at yourself.
I'm not a comedian. I'm Lenny Bruce.
No, what he didn't like about heroes was that they were usually suicidally gloomy when sober and homicidally insane when drunk.
A fellow who has a funny bone can learn to hone his skills, but I don't think you can develop a funny bone - you either have it or you don't. And by the way - when you get it, we don't know it.
His argument is as thin as the homeopathic soup that was made by oiling the shadow of a pigeon that had been starved to death.
I've been accused of vulgarity. I say that's bullshit.
I’m so tired... I was up all night trying to round off infinity.
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