You have to discover when you're inadequate to be funny and you don't know you're inadequate when you're a kid.

Summary

This quote suggests that humor has a strong connection with self-awareness and perception of one's own limitations. It implies that as children, we may lack an understanding of when our jokes or attempts at humor fall short or are not funny. It highlights the importance of gaining self-awareness, as realizing our inadequacies helps us refine our comedic timing and delivery, leading to a better sense of humor as we grow older.