Quote by Rowan Atkinson

I think I have an inner confidence that my tastes are pretty simple, that what I find funny finds a wide audience. I'm not particularly intellectual or clever or minority-focused in my creative instincts. And I'm certainly not aware of suppressing more sophisticated ambitions.

I think I have an inner confidence that my tastes are pretty

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their creative instincts and personal preferences. They express a sense of confidence in their simple tastes and comedic inclinations, believing that their sense of humor resonates with a broad audience. The speaker does not perceive themselves as intellectual, clever, or focused on minority perspectives in their creative endeavors. Furthermore, they claim to be unaware of any conscious effort to suppress more sophisticated ambitions in their work.

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Funny

By Rowan Atkinson

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