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We look at—the absurdity of the system provides us the most material. And that is best served by sort of the theater of it all, you know, which, by the way, thank you both, because it's been helpful.

— Jon Stewart Crossfire Appearance (2004)

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I have complete faith in the continued absurdity of whatever’s going on.

If comedy is tragedy plus time, I need more fucking time. But I would really settle for less fucking tragedy.

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Fatherhood is great because you can ruin someone from scratch.

The American people. For their just utter patience.

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