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I always wanted to let people know I was Filipino, but I didn't want to go up on stage and make it so you wouldn't understand my jokes because you're white or black. I always wanted to let people know I was Filipino through my mom. That was always my goal. That way, everyone got it. You don't have to be Filipino to understand my mom.
— Jo Koy
Tags: go, black, people, you

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The stand-up world is very, very hard. There is a lot of competition, and there are not that many venues, and there are not that many opportunities. You have really got to stand out.
— Jo Koy
Tags: stand, competition, world, you
Whenever I talk about my culture, I want to shine a light on it. Even though I'm having fun, I want to make sure it's uplifting. I'm proud of it, and that's always been the foundation of my jokes.
— Jo Koy
Tags: fun, shine, culture, light
Comedy is just an unspoken language. Everybody understands it. Funny is funny. When it's not funny, they'll let you know.
— Jo Koy
Tags: know, language, you, funny
The appearance on 'The Tonight Show' was one thing, but the YouTube afterlife was incredible.
— Jo Koy
Tags: one-thing, show, appearance, youtube
I didn't realize how many people watched 'The Tonight Show.'
— Jo Koy
Tags: show, how, realize, people
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