Sacha Baron Cohen

Borat, extreme character comedy

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Sayings by Sacha Baron Cohen

I have no moral compass when I'm in character. That's the whole point.

2012 — Interview with Fresh Air
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The greatest weapon against hate is laughter.

2019 — Acceptance speech for the Anti-Defamation League's International Leadership Award
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I'm not trying to be offensive for the sake of being offensive. I'm trying to expose hypocrisy.

22018 — Interview with The Hollywood Reporter
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I think one of the problems with America is that it's become too sensitive.

2012 — Interview with The Guardian
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My comedy is designed to make people uncomfortable, because that's when they start to think.

2018 — Interview with Vulture
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I don't care about being liked. I care about making a point.

2006 — Interview with The New York Times
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I enjoy making people squirm. It's a sign that I'm doing my job.

2012 — Interview with The Independent
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The more outrageous I am, the more people open up.

2018 — Interview with The Hollywood Reporter
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I'm not trying to be politically correct. I'm trying to be funny and insightful.

2009 — Interview with The Guardian
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I think the best way to deal with prejudice is to expose it, to hold a mirror up to it.

2012 — Interview with NPR's Fresh Air
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My characters allow me to ask questions that I couldn't ask as myself.

2006 — Interview with The New York Times
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I'm interested in how people react when they're confronted with something they don't understand.

2006 — Interview with The Guardian
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I think comedy should be dangerous. It should push boundaries.

2012 — Interview with GQ
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I'm not trying to change the world. I'm just trying to make people think.

2018 — Interview with The Observer
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The greatest compliment I can receive is when someone says they were offended.

2012 — Interview with The Independent
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I believe in freedom of speech, even if that speech is offensive to some.

2019 — Acceptance speech for the Anti-Defamation League's International Leadership Award
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My goal is to make people laugh and then make them think about why they laughed.

2018 — Interview with The Hollywood Reporter
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I'm not afraid to be a fool if it means I can get to the truth.

2018 — Interview with Vulture
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I think the world needs more people who are willing to take risks and challenge the status quo.

2012 — Interview with The Guardian
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I don't believe in self-censorship. If something is funny, it's funny.

2012 — Interview with GQ
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