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" When you work in television, you're in the writer's room all the time. "

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" Maybe I'll write an episode of 'Black-ish' about a guy being fired in late-night. "

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" The business part of it can be very vexing. You always have to keep certain metrics and everything. Because all I can do is make a good show. "

" It used to be that the black comic figure had to have this bravado and always showed strength. "

" My joke is that three black people watch 'The Daily Show' at any given time. So if I'm watching it, that counts, and there's only two left. It's a silly joke, but you know, different types of comedy reach different cultures. "

" The first show I worked on was 'In Living Color.' I think 'The Daily Show' was the culmination of having that point of view - being able to look at this third rail in our society. "

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" When you use the word 'fair' in television, you're already in a fantasy world. Nothing is really fair in television. "

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" My white counterparts are always pushing the line, and they are fearless, so why can't I do that, too? "

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" I have a free voice. I have a free mind. I have freedom of expression. "

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