My most important professional accomplishment to date is the ability to keep working with absolutely no skills whatsoever.

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This quote is saying that the most important thing Colin Mochrie has done in his career is being able to keep working as an actor even though he doesn't have any special skills. He's able to keep getting acting jobs and keep working, even without being a really talented or skilled actor. This shows that he's been able to be successful in his profession despite not having a lot of natural talent or ability.

About Colin Mochrie

Colin Mochrie is a Scottish-born Canadian actor, writer, producer, and improvisational comedian best known for his appearances on the British and American versions of the TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway?. He has also co-written, co-produced, and co-starred in several Canadian sitcoms and has been recognized with numerous awards for his comedic talents and contributions.

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As a kid I watched television 24 hours a day and loved every minute of it. The two shows that always make me laugh and are therefore my favourites are The Dick Van Dyke Show and Fawlty Towers.

Colin Mochrie

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Please call your second witness, and then call your mother, she worries.

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You know, in the 1970’s, when I was in high school, I belonged to a band called the Happy Funk Band. Until an unfortunate typo caused us to be expelled from school.

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We’ll be back to our nature documentary, ‘Baggy the Anorexic Elephant’ in just a second.

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I am such a pessimist that every project has surpassed what I envisioned.

Colin Mochrie

Canadian actor and comedian

My most important professional accomplishment to date is the ability to keep working with absolutely no skills whatsoever.

Colin Mochrie

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Give me liberty or give me a bran muffin!

Colin Mochrie

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Nine out of ten Americans believe that out of ten people, one person will always disagree with the other nine!

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And if that isn’t the truth, it would be a lie.

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To be a dramatic writer takes hard work, talent, and discipline. And that’s why I just make up crap.

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Our top story tonight: Famous TV dolphin flipper was arrested today on prostitution ring charges. He allegedly was seen transporting two 16 year olds across state line for immoral porpoises.

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There’s many times this year I’ve sat back and thought, I’m making a living from making things up. It’s the only skill I have so I’ve been really lucky.

Colin Mochrie

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Hey, Ryan, if Sting retires, will he change his name to Stung?

Colin Mochrie

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I think the challenge is going out in front of a paying audience with absolutely nothing and trying to entertain them for two hours. Thankfully, I only think about that right before we go on, and then once we’re out there, everything’s fine.

Colin Mochrie

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There are so many things I’d like to change in the industry. Everything from the reliance of style over substance to their reluctance to hire me for big budget blockbusters, but the thing I would love most would be if they understood people don’t have to be Hollywood beautiful to be sexy or interesting.

Colin Mochrie

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We all have a dinosaur deep within us just trying to get out.

Colin Mochrie

Canadian actor and comedian

When I’m on stage, it’s a little world I’ve created where I’m sort of the thing, so I have total control over everything that happens. When we’re improvising, I’m with someone I totally trust. I know things are going to work out. I don’t have those guarantees in life. There are no consequences on stage.

Colin Mochrie

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Onstage I do all the stuff I’d never do in real life, like lashing out at people who make me mad or freaking out in a long bank lineup. Performing allows me to fulfill all the sicko fantasies I’ve ever had.

Colin Mochrie

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I’m handsome, no ands, buts or ifs.

Colin Mochrie

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The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Bruce Springsteen, these are just some of the people who threatened to sue if we used their songs.

Colin Mochrie

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I have many favorite artists… Van Gogh as one, but he didn’t really sing a lot!

Colin Mochrie

Canadian actor and comedian

Give me liberty or a bran muffin!

Colin Mochrie

Canadian actor and comedian

My god! It’s a hamster with explosives taped around it’s waist!

Colin Mochrie

Canadian actor and comedian

The people who influenced me most were the people who said I would never make it. They gave me a thirst for revenge.

Colin Mochrie

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I’m a traveling practical joker. That’s my line of work.

Colin Mochrie

Canadian actor and comedian

This just in: Beverly Hills 90210, Cleveland Browns 3.

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We want to be funny. We want to make people laugh… We’ll do whatever it takes.

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Many people think it’s in bad taste to advertise for an insane asylum… but come on down. We’re going crazy.

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Well, it seems all the fish in the rivers are dying. Could this be an act of cod?

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I do enjoy working with Ryan although he owes me money.

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