Quote by Albert Finney

My dad was great. He was very droll, very dry.

My dad was great. He was very droll, very dry.

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This quote refers to the speaker's father, who possessed a great sense of humor characterized by wit and irony. Describing him as "droll" and "dry" suggests that his comedic style was subtle and understated, relying on clever wordplay and a deadpan delivery. This type of humor often requires the audience to think and process the joke before finding it amusing. Overall, this snippet highlights the speaker's fondness for their father's unique and sophisticated sense of humor.

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