Penn Jillette Quotes about Reality

TV networks are dying. The death throes of religion give us jihads. The death throes of television give us reality shows.

TV networks are dying. The death throes of religion give us jihads. The death throes of television give us reality shows.

Penn Jillette

Reality, Giving, Dying

Penn Jillette (2012). “Every Day Is an Atheist Holiday!: More Magical Tales from the Bestselling Author of God, No!”, p.27, Penguin

Believing there's no God stops me from being solipsistic. I can read ideas from all different people from all different cultures. Without God, we can agree on reality, and I can keep learning where I'm wrong. We can all keep adjusting, so we can really communicate.

Penn Jillette

Believe, Reality, Ideas

"There Is No God". "Morning Edition" with Renee Montagne, www.npr.org. November 21, 2005.

One of the things that Teller and I are obsessed with, one of the reasons that we're in magic, is the difference between fantasy and reality.

Penn Jillette

Reality, Differences, Magic

"Voodoo and Violence". Interview with Steve Kurtz, reason.com. April 1994.

One of the things that Teller and I are obsessed with, one of the reasons that we're in magic, is the difference between fantasy and reality. That is the subject that, if you have a brain in your head, is always dealt with in magic. The smarter the tricks you're doing, the more that' s an important thing.

Penn Jillette

Reality, Differences, Brain

"Voodoo and Violence". Interview with Steve Kurtz, reason.com. April 1994.

In reality, many people let go of religion later in life.

Penn Jillette

Letting Go, Reality, Later In Life

"Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

For better or worse, in the 21st century, reality shows are the variety show.

Penn Jillette

Reality, Century, Shows

"Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.