Quote by Paul Reiser

I always loved comedy, but I never knew it was something you could learn to do. I always thought that some people are born comedians ... just like some people are born dentists.

I always loved comedy, but I never knew it was something you

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This quote expresses the misconception the speaker had about comedy. They believed that being funny was a natural talent, something one was either born with or not. However, the speaker realized that comedy is a skill that can be learned and developed. This insight challenged their previous belief and made them aware that comedy, like dentistry, can be studied and practiced to become proficient at it.

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