“I would have to commit a crime and have cops chase me. That would be the only way to get me to jog five miles.”

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The speaker is saying he strongly dislikes running long distances and finds the idea of jogging five miles unrealistic for him. He uses exaggeration and humor to make that dislike sound extreme. The line presents exercise as something he would avoid unless forced by a dramatic situation.

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Originally said in English.

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About Denis Leary

American stand-up comedian and actor

Denis Leary is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He first became known for his stand-up work, especially through appearances on MTV and the specials No Cure for Cancer in 1993 and Lock 'n Load in 1997. He moved into film and television roles in the 1990s. His credits from that period include substantial parts in Judgment Night, Demolition Man, The Ref, Two If By Sea, Suicide Kings, Wag the Dog, Monument Ave., and The Thomas Crown Affair.

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