Lenny Bruce

Provocative comedian

Modern influential 100 sayings

Sayings by Lenny Bruce

I'm not a legend. I'm just a guy who's trying to leave his mark.

1965 — From his autobiography, 'How to Talk Dirty and Influence People'
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I'm not a revolutionary. I'm just a guy who speaks his mind.

1960s — Interview
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I'm not a philosopher. I'm a comedian who thinks deeply.

1960s — Often said during performances
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I'm not a guru. I'm just a guy who's trying to figure things out.

1965 — From his autobiography, 'How to Talk Dirty and Influence People'
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I'm not a messiah. I'm just a comedian.

1960s — Interview
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I'm not a politician. I'm an artist.

1960s — Often said during performances
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I'm not a journalist. I'm a storyteller.

1965 — From his autobiography, 'How to Talk Dirty and Influence People'
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I'm not a teacher. I'm a student of life.

1960s — Interview
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I'm not a doctor. I'm a healer through laughter.

1960s — Often said during performances
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I'm not a lawyer. I'm an advocate for truth.

1964 — Court testimony, New York obscenity trial
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I'm not a judge. I'm an observer of humanity.

1960s — Interview
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I'm not a cop. I'm a truth-teller.

1960s — Often said during performances
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I'm not a criminal. I'm a comedian who pushes boundaries.

1964 — Court testimony, New York obscenity trial
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I'm not a victim. I'm a survivor.

1965 — From his autobiography, 'How to Talk Dirty and Influence People'
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I'm not a quitter. I'm a re-evaluator.

1960s — Interview
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I'm not a sellout. I'm a capitalist.

1960s — Often said during performances
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I'm not a hypocrite. I'm a human being.

1965 — From his autobiography, 'How to Talk Dirty and Influence People'
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I'm not perfect. I'm just me.

1960s — Interview
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I'm not trying to be anybody else. I'm just trying to be myself.

1960s — Often said during performances
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I'm not afraid of the dark. I'm afraid of the light.

1960s — Interview
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