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The speaker is describing an awkward moment where a comment meant to be supportive also accidentally highlighted his blindness. The humor comes from the double meaning of "behind you," which can sound encouraging while also referring to his visual impairment. It suggests he is reflecting on how people react when he mentions being blind.
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Originally said in English.
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About Chris McCausland
English actor and comedian
Chris McCausland is an English actor and comedian. He is known to television audiences for playing Rudi in the CBeebies series Me Too!. He has 100 quotes on the site. He performs regularly at comedy clubs, including The Comedy Store. McCausland is blind because of retinitis pigmentosa, a fact that has shaped his public profile and the way he is introduced, alongside his work in television and live comedy.
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