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Quote by Andy Kaufman

“I try to please people, to give them a good time, but I refuse to make my act conform to traditional show-biz standards of entertainment. There's a little voice that says, 'Oh, no, you can't do that, that's breaking all the rules.' That's the voice of show business. Then this other little voice says, 'Try it.' And most of the time, when the voice comes on and says, 'No,' that's the time it works.”

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Andy Kaufman

Andy Kaufman, born on January 17, 1949, and died on May 16, 1984, was an influential American performance artist. Known for his unique comedic style and avant-garde performance techniques, he blurred the lines between comedy, drama, and reality, creating a distinctive artistic experience. more

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