I think it's important to be offensive, because you can't be offensive to everyone. What is offensive to some people is not offensive to others. And what is universally offensive is not offensive at all.
— Sacha Baron Cohen Contemporary

Borat, extreme character comedy

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Interview with NPR's Fresh Air

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2012

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Controversial

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