PBD Podcast Roseanne Barr | PBD Podcast | Ep. 313
Oct 10, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Roseanne Barr, acclaimed actress and comedian, shares her journey through fame, focusing on personal identity amidst public scrutiny. She discusses the challenges of celebrity life and highlights the importance of social justice. The dialogue also tackles the intricate socio-political landscape of the U.S. and Israel, addressing censorship in entertainment. Barr's insights into comedic truth-telling and navigating political waters provide a thought-provoking perspective on contemporary issues.
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Early comedic influences
- Roseanne Barr's family jokingly told her she was better than Shirley Temple.
- This motivated her to entertain and make people happy from a young age.
Humor as a survival tool
- Humor was a survival tactic in Roseanne Barr's household.
- Making her family laugh was a way to avoid getting hit.
Comedy's power
- Roseanne Barr saw comedy as a powerful tool for truth-telling.
- Historically, jesters could joke about kings, making them relatable to their subjects.