“I don't think I'm an angry person. I think I'm a person who's angry. I'm angry at the Bush administration; I'm angry at the right wing media. And by that I don't mean the media is right wing. I mean, there is a part of the media that's not the mainstream media. That's Fox, that is 'The Wall Street Journal' editorial page.”

Al Franken is an American comedian and writer from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He gained prominence as a satirist and television host, particularly for his work on *Saturday Night Live* and *Late Night with Al Franken*. Beyond comedy, he is known for his sharp political commentary and advocacy on social issues, blending humor with progressive perspectives.