Quote by Tim Conway

As a kid I was short and only weighed 95 pounds. And though I was active in a lot of Sports and got along with most of the guys, I think I used comedy as a defense mechanism. You know making someone laugh is a much better way to solve a problem than by using your fists.

As a kid I was short and only weighed 95 pounds. And though

Summary

This quote highlights how the speaker, having been short and lightweight as a child, turned to comedy as a means of dealing with potential conflicts or teasing from others. By making people laugh, the speaker found that humor served as a protective shield, allowing them to diffuse situations without resorting to physical violence. This suggests that using wit and humor can be a more effective and peaceful approach to resolving problems than resorting to aggressive actions.

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By Tim Conway

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