I went to school with Steven Wright, who was the shyest guy I knew, and one day someone suddenly told me that he was in a club doing standup comedy. I went down to his club and he was great. Another friend of mine, who was pretty much a thief by trade, was hosting the show. So I thought, 'If these guys can do it, then so can I.'
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"I went to school with Steven Wright, who was the shyest guy I knew, and one day someone suddenly told me that he was in a club doing standup comedy. I went down to his club and he was great. Another friend of mine, who was pretty much a thief by trade, was hosting the show. So I thought, 'If these guys can do it, then so can I.'" — Denis Leary #humorcomedy
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I went to school with Steven Wright, who was the shyest guy I knew, and one day someone suddenly told me that he was in a club doing standup comedy. I went down to his club and he was great. Another friend of mine, who was pretty much a thief by trade, was hosting the show. So I thought, 'If these guys can do it, then so can I.' — Denis Leary
About Denis Leary
Denis Leary was a Actor from United States (1957–present).
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Who said "I went to school with Steven Wright, who was the shyest guy I knew, and one day…"?
This quote is attributed to Denis Leary, a Actor from United States.
When did Denis Leary live?
Denis Leary lived from 1957 – present.
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