The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6' 4", African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama's Boy, Dad, and Stand-Up Comedian

by W. Kamau Bell

“Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.” That became my mantra. It was Bruce giving me permission to live my own life without worrying about what other people thought.