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“I never even thought of myself as deadpan until someone wrote an article about me about a year after I was doing comedy. There was a paper called the 'Boston Phoenix,' and someone wrote a description of what I was doing and that's where I first saw 'deadpan.'”

Quote by Steven Wright

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Steven Wright, born on December 6, 1955, is a renowned American comedian. Known for his unique humor style and profound jokes, Wright's performances are typically characterized by dry humor and black comedy, which have won him a dedicated following. more

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