I wanted to be clever, but being funny came first. That's how you know someone is clever. They don't come out and tell you pi to 13 places - they tell you a joke.
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"I wanted to be clever, but being funny came first. That's how you know someone is clever. They don't come out and tell you pi to 13 places - they tell you a joke." — Ricky Gervais #humorcomedy
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I wanted to be clever, but being funny came first. That's how you know someone is clever. They don't come out and tell you pi to 13 places - they tell you a joke. — Ricky Gervais
About Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais was a Writer from United Kingdom (1961–2003).
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Who said "I wanted to be clever, but being funny came first. That's how you know someone…"?
This quote is attributed to Ricky Gervais, a Writer from United Kingdom.
When did Ricky Gervais live?
Ricky Gervais lived from 1961 – 2003.
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