On the weekends, I would go down and play these clubs in Key West or West Palm Beach or surrounding areas of Florida and then I’d go back to school for the week.

Meaning of the quote

This quote suggests that on the weekends, the comedian Carrot Top would travel to different clubs in the Florida Keys and Palm Beach areas to perform. Then, during the week, he would return to school. This shows that Carrot Top balanced his comedy career with his education, performing on the weekends and going back to school for the rest of the week.

About Carrot Top

Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his unique prop comedy. He was born on February 25, 1965, and has become a popular figure in the entertainment industry.

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