Quote by Tim Vine

People ask 'do you make a conscious effort not to swear?' - if you're doing silly stuff you're not tempted to put swearing in. All the comics from my childhood, who were funny without swearing, were the people that influenced me. What I do is quite traditional anyway.

People ask 'do you make a conscious effort not to swear?' -

Summary

This quote is about the speaker's approach to using swearing in their comedy. They mention that they don't consciously make an effort to avoid swearing because when they're involved in playful or lighthearted material, they don't feel tempted to include offensive language. The quote emphasizes the speaker's inspiration from comedians of their childhood, who were able to be funny without resorting to swearing. Overall, the speaker views their comedic style as traditional and follows the example set by the comedians who influenced them.

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By Tim Vine

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