Bassem Youssef Quotes
A lot of people tend to glorify the role of satire and comedians. They put them up as role models, as fighters for the truth and against tyranny, and I think that's overrated.
Bassem Youssef
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The Lord Jesus Christ is our partner, helper and advocate.
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To all my fans, I love y'all. I wouldn't have made it without you.
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A lot of people tend to glorify the role of satire and comedians. They put them up as role models, as fighters for the truth and against tyranny, and I think that's overrated.
Bassem Youssef
