"Harvard's Kennedy School of Government asked me to serve as a fellow at its Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics, and Public Policy. After my varied and celebrated career in television, movies, publishing, and the lucrative world of corporate speaking, being a fellow at Harvard seemed, frankly, like a step down."
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Al Franken is a multifaceted American figure known for his sharp wit and incisive political commentary. Born on May 21, 1951, in New York City, he first gained fame as a comedian and writer on "Saturday Night Live," where his satirical sketches set a standard for political humor. Transitioning from entertainment to politics, Franken served as a U.S. Senator from Minnesota from 2009 to 2018, advocating for progressive issues. His legacy intertwines humor and activism, illustrating the power of comedy in public discourse.
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"My dad didn't graduate from high school, ended up being a printing salesman, probably never made more than $8,000 a year. My mom sold real estate and did it part time."
Al Franken"Having an actual income can expand your romantic horizons toward the more appealing end of the spectrum."
Al Franken
"Veterans report that service dogs help break their isolation. People will often avert their eyes when they see a wounded veteran. But when the veteran has a dog, the same people will come up and say, 'Hi' to pet the dog and then strike up a conversation."
Al Franken
"Teen pregnancy went way down in the '90s, and 75 percent of it was because of increased use of contraception."
Al Franken
"The civil rights movement was very important in my house, and then Vietnam was very important 'cause there were two boys, so I came of age during a very heated political climate."
Al Franken