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John Oliver Quotes - Page 2

Politics has become infused with narcissism in America.

Politics has become infused with narcissism in America.

"Guest Host John Oliver Will Try Not to Destroy 'The Daily Show' (Q&A)". Interview with Marisa Guthrie, www.hollywoodreporter.com. May 31, 2013.

The poverty line is like the age of consent: if you find yourself parsing exactly where it is, you’ve probably already done something very, very wrong.

"John Oliver Explains How the Chicken Industry Systematically Screws Over Impoverished Farmers" by Inae Oh, www.motherjones.com. May 18, 2015.

If you want to do something evil, put it inside something boring.

"John Oliver Is No One's Friend On His New HBO Show". "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross, www.npr.org. December 31, 2014.

I feel more at home knowing I'm not really at home. It takes all the pressure off you trying to fit in!

"A very funny Englishman in New York" by Hermione Hoby, www.theguardian.com. July 23, 2011.

When you're dealing with serious subjects, there is a pressure to be absolutely sure that you know what you're doing.

"A very funny Englishman in New York". Interview with Hermione Hoby, www.theguardian.com. July 23, 2011.

I think puns are not just the lowest form of wit, but the lowest form of human behavior.

"The (Not So Fine) Fine Art of The Pun". Interview with Benjamin Phelan, www.gq.com. August 5, 2011.

The disconnect between America and its military is shocking.

Interview with Scott Raab, www.esquire.com. July 1, 2013.

The moment I accept that there's an artistic, redeeming quality in puns, I have a horrible feeling I'll get hooked.

"The (Not So Fine) Fine Art of The Pun". Interview with Benjamin Phelan, www.gq.com. August 5, 2011.

When I heard that Hitler had problems with flatulence, it's funny. What - does that make him a funny man? No. It means he had funny moments when his rear end was speaking louder than his mouth.

"John Oliver On Facts, Donald Trump And The Supreme Court For Dogs". Interview with Steve Inskeep, scpublicradio.org. February 10, 2017.