I’m not a standup. I don’t really have jokes. I don’t have 10 minutes. It took a while for me to realize this.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that Julia Sweeney is not a typical comedian who performs stand-up comedy routines with pre-written jokes that last around 10 minutes. Instead, her style of comedy is different, and it took her some time to understand and accept that she doesn't fit the traditional stand-up comedian mold.
About Julia Sweeney
Julia Sweeney is an American actress and comedian who gained fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1994. She has also appeared in films like Stuart Little and voiced a character in the TV series Father of the Pride. Recently, she has been seen in several TV shows, including Shrill, Work in Progress, and American Gods.
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