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I had a very easy time loving an audience. But when it’s one-on-one with somebody, all I wanted to do was run away, because maybe they’re going to want something from me I can’t give, or they’re going to hurt me.

Tim Allen

Be wary of listening to stories secondhand.
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Hands Listening Story
You don’t know what people are really like until they’re under a lot of stress.
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People Stress Tension Yourself
Comedy is the ultimate anarchist.
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Comedy One Liner Ultimate
Kids learn by example. If I respect Mom, they’re going to respect Mom.
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Children Learning Myself Respect
For years, I just did not like this idea of God, church.
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God Ideas Myself Religion Time
I have an only child. She’s so independent and good with adults.
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Adult Children Goodness Independent
I love doing logos. I’ve been a graphic artist all my life.
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Artist Life Logo Love Myself
The big advantage to playing the Venetian in Las Vegas – where it’s a beautiful theater – is that unlike other places, even many other nice venues, I can do a set and lighting cues, I can put on a real show. I can dress up, wear a tux.
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Advantage Beautiful Myself Play Reality Show Theatre
I’m a creative guy, artistically with graphics.
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Artist Creativity Design Graphics
I think there’s a percentage that don’t realize, that don’t know that [standup] is how everything began. We planned it, we work hard, rehearsals to get this. It’s more of a it’s not just coming in there in a T-shirt and holding a microphone.
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Beginning Comedy Hard Work Hold Stand Thinking
I’ve gotten so far past the Android and iPhones that I’m back to a flip-phone. It’s funny, you can buy antique flip-phones online. A lot of us collect them. Clearly, they’re considered antiques.
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Consider Funny Phone Technology
But separate a man from his car – that’s inhuman.
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Human Man Separate Vehicle
I love women. I actually prefer girls, as a parent, because they disappoint at a different age. They go through that, “Dad’s an idiot,” which lasted a little longer than I’d like.
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Age Different Disappoint Love Myself Preference Woman
Women are brilliant. Every woman knows how to do the weirdest thing right out of the bucket. Every woman knows how to do that Hindu head wrap with the towel out of the shower. Ever try to do that? You look like a drunk Iraqi soldier.
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Appearance Brilliant Funny Head Shower Weird Woman Yourself
I was gone so much in my first marriage. I love the moments when I engage with my youngest daughter now. It’s not my thing to sit on the ground and play tea party, but I’ll do it because it’s a moment that will stick with me forever.
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Forever Love Marriage Moments Myself Young
My comedy is not mine. It’s a gift. I’m not that smart.
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Comedy Gift Intelligence Myself Smart

I had a very easy time loving an audience. But when it’s one-on-one with somebody, all I wanted to do was run away, because maybe they’re going to want something from me I can’t give, or they’re going to hurt me.

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I had a very easy time loving an audience. But when it’s one-on-one with somebody, all I wanted to do was run away, because maybe they’re going to want something from me I can’t give, or they’re going to hurt me.

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