Louis C.K. considers the president one of his real-life heroes. | REUTERS Louis C.K.: 'I love Barack Obama'

In an interview with Vanity Fair that Louis C.K. mostly brushed off (Q: “What is your idea of perfect happiness?” A: “Not ever having to fill out this questionnaire.”), there was one question that the comedian was more than happy to answer.

“Who are your heroes in real life?”


“I really love Barack Obama,” said C.K., who has become more of a household name lately thanks to his FX show, “Louie.”

C.K. continued: “Sorry if that’s like ‘Ew. The president. That’s lame.’ I love Barack Obama. What a great man. I’m so lucky to have voted for that guy.”

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Although hardly a political comic at heart, C.K. has found himself embroiled in the world of political punditry over the past few years. He was picked to headline the annual Radio & Television Correspondents’ Dinner in June but dropped out after coming under scrutiny for some of his more controversial comedy about Sarah Palin. He also once called President George W. Bush a “ f**king criminal” (among other things).