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“The comedy community is fairly supportive of human beings in general. There are some things you can teach with comedy that people can't learn by being hit over the head with facts. I think, as comedians, we're trying to change the world. It's slow, but sure.”

Quote by Colin Mochrie

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Colin Mochrie is a Canadian actor and comedian born November 30, 1957, in Glasgow, Scotland, who moved to Canada as a child. He gained worldwide fame as a core cast member of the improvisational comedy show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Known for his exceptional improvisational skills, physical comedy, and unique character work, Mochrie has become one of the most recognizable faces in improv comedy. His performances on the show, which ran from 1998 to 2007, earned multiple Emmy nominations and established him as a pioneer in television improv comedy. more

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