He is very dry but also very funny… I think people tend to feel odd when I do my act. Unless you are an ironic person, it’s not a good place for you to be.
Meaning of the quote
This quote from American comedian Colin Quinn is describing his comedic style. He says that his humor is "very dry", which means his jokes are serious or not very silly. However, he is also "very funny", so his dry humor still makes people laugh. Quinn also mentions that his comedy can make some people feel "odd" or uncomfortable, unless the person has an "ironic" sense of humor and enjoys that type of comedy. In other words, his performance is not for everyone, but those who appreciate his unique, dry style will find it very amusing.
About Colin Quinn
Colin Quinn is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer who first gained fame on Saturday Night Live. He’s known for his comedic one-man shows and appearances in films like A Night at the Roxbury and the Grown Ups movies. Comedians like Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock have praised Quinn as a quintessential ‘comic’s comic’ and New York comedian.
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