'Reason why I'm here': Trevor Noah thanks 'brilliant' Black women in his life as he quits 'Daily Show'
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Trevor Noah created history in 2015 when he succeeded The Daily Show host Jon Stewart at age 31 for Comedy Central and entertained one and all with his comic geniuses. On Thursday, December 8, the South African comedian bid adieu after his successful 7-year run at the helm, as he thanked everyone who made it possible. "I remember when we started the show, we couldn't get enough people to fill an audience," Noah said in his final monologue. "There were empty seats and then I look at this now, I don't take it for granted ever. "Every seat that has ever been filled to watch something that I'm doing, I always appreciate it because I know there's an empty seat that sits behind it so thank you so much."
He cheered and thanked Black women, to whom he gave credit for his success, "Special shout out to Black women. I've often been credited with having these grand ideas. People say, 'Oh Trevor, you're so smart.' I'm like, 'Who do you think teaches me? Who do you think shaped me, nourished me, and formed me?'" he shared. "From my mom, my grand[mom], my aunt, all these Black women in my life, but in America as well." Noah further, lauded Black women, "I tell people if you want to truly learn about America, talk to Black women cause, unlike everybody else, Black women can't afford to f--- around and find out."
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