I wanted to cut down on the profanity, because I think I’m funnier without sayin’ a lot of cuss words.
Meaning of the quote
Chris Tucker, a famous American actor, says he tried to use fewer bad words in his comedy because he believes he can be funny without relying on a lot of curses or profanity. He felt that being funny didn't require using many rude or offensive words, and that his comedy could be just as good, or even better, by cleaning up his language.
About Chris Tucker
Chris Tucker is an American stand-up comedian and actor who gained widespread fame and popularity in the 2000s for starring in the Rush Hour film series. He made his debut on the HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s and has appeared in several other movies, including Friday, The Fifth Element, and Jackie Brown.
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