Sherman Alexie Quotes

A really good stand-up comic is a poet; it's about the use of language. It can be really poetic. And I like politically conscious comedy.

Sherman Alexie

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• A really good stand-up comic is a poet; it's about the use of language. It can be really poetic. And I like politically conscious comedy.

  

  Sherman Alexie
  • Comedy
  • Language
  • Poet