I get messages from 21-year old white dudes who have just gotten out of an expensive college and say ‘Hey can I pick your brain?’ and I have nothing to say to them because A. They already have all the advantages and B. My advice would be the same as anyone else: Go do open mics. Adam Conover Read Quote
I have a vested interest in increasing the amount of diversity in my own business. That’s something that I care about. So mentoring people who are trying to break into the business who could use a hand, that’s the type of person I look for. Adam Conover Read Quote
The Daily Show’ was really a turning point, where people started to realize that comedy can have a true cultural impact and can have something to say that is serious. Adam Conover Read Quote
I went to Bard College, which was a really interesting synthesis of a hippie school and a serious academic institution. It was really the perfect spot for me. Adam Conover Read Quote
Security theater is the idea of putting on a big show of security in order to make people feel safe. That’s why the TSA screens everything and takes your stuff away. Adam Conover Read Quote
I want to do stories that are about the bits of cultural furniture that are sitting there that we’re like, ‘Oh yeah, that’s been there for years! What could possibly be weird about it?’ And then we’re going to lift that piece of furniture and look at all the bugs scurry away. Adam Conover Read Quote
You have to accept that other people are not going to live their lives like you, and you have to find a way to achieve your goals while they are still existing and living their lives according to their choices. Adam Conover Read Quote
You can learn more about anything, and the truth about almost anything is surprising. Adam Conover Read Quote
You can’t solve climate change by everybody individually buying a more efficient car and throwing out less stuff. You have to make national changes through national policy. Adam Conover Read Quote
