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“That's the embarrassment. The embarrassment is that I'm given credibility in this world, because of the disappointment that the public has in what the news media does. Not because I have an ideological agenda.”

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Jon Stewart to Chris Wallace, Fox News Interview June 19, 2011

“I have complete faith in the continued absurdity of whatever’s going on.”

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Philadelphia Inquirer interview http://www.nofactzone.net/?p=1384, April 22, 2007

“We look at, the absurdity of the system provides us the most material. And that is best served by sort of the theater of it all, you know, which, by the way, thank you both, because it's been helpful.”

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In response to Paul Begala's question of which 2004 presidential candidate would provide the best comedic material if elected.
Crossfire Appearance (2004)

“Most Americans don't live their lives solely as Democrats or Republicans or conservatives or liberals. Most Americans live their lives that are just a little bit late for something they have to do. Often it’s something they do not want to do, but they do it. Impossible things get done every day that are only made possible by the little, reasonable compromises.”

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Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear closing speech (2010)

“Kurtz: So you don't, you're not confusing yourself with a quote, "real journalist"?
Stewart: No. You guys are—
Kurtz: You're just making fun—
Stewart: You guys are confusing yourselves with real journalists.”

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2002-11-02
Reliable Sources
CNN
Television
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0211/02/rs.00.html

“[Fox News has] taken reasonable concerns about this president and this economy and turned it into a full-fledged panic about the next coming of Chairman Mao.”

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Stewart on The O'Reilly Factor ( Partial transcript http://crooksandliars.com/david-neiwert/what-bill-oreilly-edited-out-his-int)
The Bill O'Reilly Factor Appearance (2010)

“[mobster impression] Hey! Nice nominee you got there. [sniff, tightens tie] Be a shame if something happened to him, Mr. President. Know what I mean?”

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The Daily Show, February 21, 2013 http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/vqslp2/doc-blockers/

“I can't control what people think this was. I can only tell you my intentions. This was not a rally to ridicule people of faith. Or people of activism or to look down our noses at the heartland or passionate argument or to suggest that times are not difficult and that we have nothing to fear. They are and we do. But we live now in hard times, not end times. And we can have animus and not be enemies.”

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Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear closing speech (2010)

“Little and hairy. But if [The New York Post] want to go with smart and stylish then hey, more power to them. Good luck.”

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Steppin' Out interview http://jon.happyjoyfun.net/tran/1990/93_1223steppingout.html, December 23, 1993, when asked how he would describe himself.

“The American people. For their just utter patience.”

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On Larry King Live http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_qAgaGYh3w, in response to the question "Who in this administration fascinates you the most?" February 26, 2006

“You're on CNN. The show that leads into me is puppets making crank phone calls. What is wrong with you?”

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After being accused by Carlson of not having asked John Kerry hard-hitting enough questions during an interview on The Daily Show.
Crossfire Appearance (2004)

“As a comedian, as a person, as a citizen, as a mammal—in all of those areas, I am looking forward to the end of the Bush administration with every fiber of my being.”

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Hartford Advocate Interview (2008)

“Through most of colonial history, inhabitants of the 13 colonies were loyal subjects of the British crown — resourceful, dedicated and as the Third Duchess of Kent… was fond of saying, "Some tea-drinkin' motherfuckahs." In fact, whenever the subject of the New World was mentioned, the Duchess could always be counted on for a wistful head-shake and a hearty "Motherfuckahs love that motherfuckin' tea."”

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Jon Stewart livre America

America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction (2004)

“I have not found this generation to be cynical or apathetic or selfish. They are as strong and as decent as any people that I have met. And I will say this, on my way down here I stopped at Bethesda Naval, and when you talk to the young kids that are there that have just been back from Iraq and Afghanistan, you don’t have the worry about the future that you hear from so many that are not a part of this generation but judging it from above.”

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College of William & Mary Commencement Address (2004)

“And the other thing… that I will say is, when I spoke earlier about the world being broke, I was somewhat being facetious, because every generation has their challenge. And things change rapidly, and life gets better in an instant.”

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College of William & Mary Commencement Address (2004)

“The best part is that I'm able to come in, and whenever I want, choose an intern… oh, wait — Is this being recorded? No, the coolest part is the ability to have a silly thought about whatever is going on in your world at 10 o'clock in the morning, and be able to see it go out on the airwaves at 11 o'clock that night. That's an amazing privilege.”

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Philadelphia Inquirer interview, April 22, 2007

“We hear every damn day about how fragile our country is — on the brink of catastrophe — torn by polarizing hate and how it’s a shame that we can’t work together to get things done, but the truth is we do. We work together to get things done every damn day!”

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Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear closing speech (2010)

“But on what basis should the three branches of government be divided? It came down to two dueling ideas: Madison's proposal of an executive, judicial and legislative branch, and Georgia's Joseph Morton's proposal to dole out power according to, "The presence, forbearance, rectictude and largeosity of one's 'Plums and Carrot'." After much deliberation, it was decided Madison's proposal would be accepted, Morton only relenting after the Constitutional Convention agreed to proclaim him "impressive."”

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America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction (2004)

“This show is our own personal beliefs.”

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Paley Center interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpSw0j8-4_o&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=C889CCEBD1303E1D, in response to an audience question, "How do you keep your own personal beliefs from showing up in the show?"

“The best-laid plans of mice and comedians usually wind up on the cutting-room floor.”

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Charleston Gazette interview http://jon.happyjoyfun.net/tran/1999/99_0109charl.html, January 9, 1999

“They said I wasn't being funny. And I said to them, "I know that, but tomorrow I will go back to being funny, and your show will still blow."”

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Your Show Blows http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=120614&title=Your-Show-Blows/, October 18, 2004
Crossfire Appearance (2004)

“Are you insane?!”

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Responding to King's example, "So, you wouldn't want Medicare to fail?"

“Jon Stewart: And I made a special effort to come on the show today, because I have privately, amongst my friends and also in occasional newspapers and television shows, mentioned this show as being bad.
Paul Begala: We have noticed.
Stewart: And I wanted to — I felt that that wasn't fair and I should come here and tell you that I don't — it's not so much that it's bad, as it's hurting America.
Tucker Carlson: But in its defense —
Stewart: But I wanted to come here today and say — Here's just what I wanted to tell you guys:
Carlson: Yes.
Stewart: Stop. Stop, stop, stop, stop hurting America.”

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“Howard Kurtz: CNN has is broadcasting your show internationally.
Jon Stewart: I am not.
Kurtz: Does that make you legitimate?
Stewart: No, I am illegitimate. I am the bastard son of anything. We're not— we're fake.”

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“Reform Jews are the children of Conservative Jews, or as they are sometimes known, Christians with curlier hair.”

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Jon Stewart livre Naked Pictures of Famous People

Naked Pictures of Famous People (1998)

“My life [is] a series of Hollywood orgies and Kabbalah center brunches with the cast of Friends. At least that's what my handlers tell me. I’m actually too valuable to live my own life and spend most of my days in a vegetable crisper to remain fake news anchor fresh.”

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College of William & Mary Commencement Address (2004)

“Tonight is the night we celebrate excellence in film, with me, the fourth male lead from Death to Smoochy.”

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Rent it.
The 78th Academy Awards (2006)

“If you look on their lawn, there are… it looks like a tent city of reporters. I don't know what insight they think they're going to glean from these people's grief, but if there's ever a situation where someone who's just lost their daughter has anything to say other than "this sucks," I'd be happy to see a news crew on their lawn, but until then, why are these people there?”

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On exploitative media coverage of the Danielle Van Dam case, Paley Center for Media interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OymCVXtl3-4&feature=channel_page, 2002