My Life as Me: A Memoir (2002)
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There is no more terrible fate for a comedian than to be taken seriously.
— Barry Humphries
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "There is no more terrible fate for a comedian than to be taken seriously." in the context of "My Life as Me: A Memoir (2002)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Barry Humphries
John Barry Humphries, AC, CBE (17 February 1934 – 22 April 2023) was an Australian comedian, actor, satirist, artist and author.
About Barry Humphries
John Barry Humphries, AC, CBE (17 February 1934 – 22 April 2023) was an Australian comedian, actor, satirist, artist and author.
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