Bernard Sahlins
1922 - 2013
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Biography
Bernard Sahlins was an American theater director, producer, and co-founder of The Second City, a renowned improvisational comedy troupe in Chicago. He played a significant role in shaping the landscape of American comedy and theater through his innovative approach to improvisation and satire. Sahlins was known for championing social and political satire in comedy, pushing boundaries, and nurturing the talents of many influential comedians.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The last year for the white man's minstrel show is usually the end of the world.
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Satire is what closes on Saturday night.
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As long as you're making jokes, you're not a fool yourself.
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Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own.
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The comic spirit is given to us in order that we may analyze life and not be overwhelmed by it.