Quote by Paul Merton

When I turned about 12 or 13, I realised that being funny wasn't about remembering jokes. It was about creating them.

When I turned about 12 or 13, I realised that being funny wa

Summary

This quote highlights a personal realization about the nature of humor. The person acknowledges that they used to believe that being funny solely relied on remembering and retelling jokes. However, as they grew older, they came to understand that true humor originates from their own creativity and ability to generate original jokes or funny situations. This quote emphasizes the shift in perception from being a passive consumer of humor to actively participating in its creation.

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By Paul Merton

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