Quote by Dudley Moore

I certainly did feel inferior. Because of class. Because of strength. Because of height. I guess if I'd been able to hit somebody in the nose, I wouldn't have been a comic.


I certainly did feel inferior. Because of class. Because of

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a sense of feeling inferior due to various factors such as social class, physical strength, and height. They believe that if they possessed the ability to physically assert themselves, such as fighting or being physically aggressive, they might not have pursued a career as a comedian. This suggests that the speaker's feelings of inferiority have influenced their choice of profession, leading them to seek alternative means of self-expression or validation.

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By Dudley Moore
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