Although he frequently tests the boundaries, in an interview with The New York Times, Cohen admitted, "I've always been reluctant to be a celebrity and I've always been wary of using my fame to push any political views, really." The Borat star was asked by Jonathan Greenblatt, director of the A.D.L., to give a keynote speech at their 2020 summit. Greenblatt noted, "More than anyone in public life today, he exposes bias ... for what it is, shameful and wrenching and ignorant."
Cohen understands his worth, arguing his stunts may be wild but they ultimately showcase how people really feel. Giving the keynote speech was something the comedian felt he had to do, so he could "ring the alarm bell and say that democracy is in peril." Cohen argued, "even if it was going to destroy my career and people are going to come at me and say, 'Just shut up, the last thing we need is another celebrity telling us what to do' ... I felt I needed to do that to live with myself."
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