"I don't know how many times a phone call or e-mail starts with, "I don't agree with anything you say but you're funny as hell so I listen to your show, I love your show.""
About Stephanie Miller
Stephanie Miller — Life and Legacy
Stephanie Miller is a prominent political comedian and radio host, recognized for her incisive commentary on contemporary social issues. Her unique blend of humor and political critique has made her a significant voice in American media, particularly through her talk show, 'The Stephanie Miller Show.' Miller’s core philosophy revolves around the idea that laughter can serve as a catalyst for social change. She often states, 'I’m not a politician, I’m a comedian,' highlighting her belief in the power of humor to challenge societal norms and provoke thought. This perspective is evident in her work, where she tackles serious topics like inequality and injustice with a comedic lens, making them more relatable and digestible for her audience. By using humor to address complex issues, Miller not only entertains but also encourages political engagement and awareness among her listeners. Her quotes resonate with many, as they reflect a deep understanding of the absurdities within the political landscape, urging people to question authority and advocate for change. In a time when political discourse can be divisive, Miller’s approach reminds us of the importance of humor in fostering dialogue and resilience.
Quote collection
Stephanie Miller quotes
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"You don't have to think exactly like me. When people go, "I don't agree with everything you say," you know what, if you agree with everything anyone says, you're an idiot."
"You don't have to be straight. You just have to shoot straight."
"Based on the overwhelming array of luxury products manufacturers have recently introduced, homeowners want anything that makes their lives more comfortable at home. Whether it involves heating/warming accessories or spa-like home environments, it's part of the 'cocooning' phenomena that has resurfaced. People are spending more time at home and they want to be comfortable. They want to use their home to its full potential, not just as a place to eat and sleep between workdays."
"Fox succeeds because it's entertaining. It's like a rightwing freak show."
"You can't be twenty-four hours of just Bush-bashing."
"I've been in radio, God, twenty years. I started as a stand-up comedian. I wanted to be Carol Burnett when I was growing up. Radio was just kind of an accident. I did morning radio in my hometown of Buffalo, then went to Rochester, then Chicago, and then New York."
"Could you do a liberal propaganda tool that would bore the bejesus out of people? No."
"I didn't start talk radio until '95 in L.A. The show was very successful, and they actually tried to syndicate it nationally, but I couldn't get stations. It was like, "We don't care that she's funny and she's got great ratings. She's liberal!""
"It's great to have someone to bounce off of."
"It's not only progressives who listen to progressive radio."
"I started as a stand-up comedian. I wanted to be Carol Burnett when I was growing up."
"You don't have to think exactly like me."
"Rush Limbaugh, whether you hate him or not, he's a great entertainer; he's a great broadcaster."
"This is so sexist. I mean, are we really going to put this as a standard of something we are going to judge our presidential candidates by?"
"I auditioned for 'Cats' - I didn't sing but I was able to cough up a hairball."
"I like fighters. That's why I love Russ Feingold. I love Barbara Boxer. And Howard Dean and John Conyers. Democrats I talk to around the country want their leaders to come out and fight for them."
"Is it possible that more black people hate the President than are actually alive?"
"My politics just kind of developed over time as a reaction."
"I was actually abandoned by wolves and then raised by Republicans."