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Tommy Cooper
Tommy Cooper

Tommy Cooper was a renowned British comedian, known for his unique comedy style and slapstick performances. Born on March 19, 1921, he passed away on April 15, 1984. Cooper's exaggerated physical language and humorous dialogue won the affection of audiences worldwide, making him one of the most famous comedians of the 20th century. more

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“When you start trying to figure out what you're the best at, that's when you become delusional because you start to believe that. [you're the best] I'd rather continue to ride that mule than to ride the cocky horse. You see people spin out of control like that all the time. Those are the most tragic stories – the most gifted people who start to believe that it's really ALL THEM. It's not all you. It can't be all you. Just like you need air to fly a kite. It's not the KITE – it's the AIR.”