When I’m with my friends I’m funny, but I don’t feel like I’m a funny clown.
Meaning of the quote
Nora Dunn, the American actress, is saying that she can be funny and make her friends laugh when she's with them, but she doesn't feel like she's just a silly clown all the time. She can be funny, but that's not her whole identity or the way she sees herself. She's a real person, not just a performer or entertainer.
About Nora Dunn
Nora Dunn is an American actress and comedian who gained popularity as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1990. She has also played roles in TV shows like The Nanny and Home Economics.
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