What I took back, because of my exposure to the Jewish music of the 30s and the 40s in my upbringing with my father, was that kind of theatrical songwriting. It was always a part of my character. This desire to make people laugh.

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The quote reveals how the individual's exposure to Jewish music from the 1930s and 1940s, influenced by their upbringing with their father, shaped their inclination towards theatrical songwriting. It highlights how this style of music instilled in them a desire to create songs that would evoke laughter and entertain people. The quote emphasizes the lasting impact of their cultural background on their artistic expression.

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