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Jimmy Carr is a British comedian known for his distinctive humor style and satirical approach. Born on September 15, 1972, Carr has been active in the British comedy scene since the 1990s. He gained recognition for his performances in television shows such as '8 Out of 10 Cats' and 'The Jimmy Carr Show', which have made him one of the most popular comedians in the UK. Carr's comedy often tackles social and political issues, resonating with audiences.

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“I think being successful in comedy is being funny and making jokes - anything beyond that is the icing on the cake.”

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“TV's not the same buzz. If someone tells you three million people watched the show last week, that's good but, when you walk out in front of 1,000, you think, 'Oh my God, this had better be good'.”

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“I think that comedians, more than any other type of celebrity, have to keep their humour and keep their feet on the ground. If they start taking themselves too seriously, they're heading for a fall.”

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“Viagra has instructions: 'Keep away from children' - what kind of man do you think I am?”

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“I saw a charity appeal in the Guardian the other day, and it read "Little Zuki has to walk 13 miles a day just to fetch water". And I couldn't help thinking, she should move.”

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“There was one time where I failed to perform sexually. My girlfriend said to me "oh don't worry, it happens to a lot of guys". Ok, there are two things wrong with that. First of all who are these other guys?, and second of all if it's happening to more than one of us, don't you think it could be YOUR fault?”

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“My dad's dying wish was to have his family around him. I can't help thinking he would have been better off with more oxygen.”

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Book:Only Joking: What's So Funny About Making People Laugh?

Source: Only Joking: What's So Funny About Making People Laugh?

“I've got a friend whose nickname is "Shagger". You might think that's pretty cool. She doesn't like it.”

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“Recently my girlfriend asked me if I was having sex behind her back and I replied, "Yes, who did you think it was?"”

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“I think they got it wrong with Saddam Hussein. They thought he had the A-Bomb. Instead he had a bomb.”

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“I don't think young people should have bottoms, they're too young for that sort of thing.”

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“When I was a kid I had an imaginary friend and I used to think that he went everywhere with me, and that I could talk to him and that he could hear me, and that he could grant me wishes and stuff. And then I grew up, and I stopped going to church.”

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Book:Only Joking: What's So Funny About Making People Laugh?

Source: Only Joking: What's So Funny About Making People Laugh?

“I think the idea that death is not the end, that your dog's just gone to live on the farm, is limiting. Thoughts like that prevent you from making the most of the time that you have.”

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“I don't think it's any coincidence that I lost my religious faith and 'manned up' in the same year. I was described somewhere as a lapsed Catholic, which is funny because I'm not going back! I want to achieve things rather than live life in an animalistic way.”

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“A big girl once came up to me after a show and said "I think you're fatist." I said "No, no. I think you're fattest."”

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“I'm not being condescending, I'm too busy thinking about far more important things you wouldn't understand.”

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“Women were quite terrifying until I was older. I think that's partly down to confidence.”

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About the Author

Born: September 15, 1972
Known for: Comedian
Quotes: 98

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