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Skinner is saying that over time he has become more selective about the kind of humor he wants to create or be associated with. He distinguishes between jokes that fit his taste and those that do not. The quote suggests a clearer personal standard for comedy.
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Originally said in English.
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About Frank Skinner
English comedian, actor, presenter and writer
Frank Skinner is the professional name of Christopher Graham Collins, an English comedian, actor, presenter and writer. He was named Best Comedy Entertainment Personality at the 2001 British Comedy Awards. He is known for television and radio work that spans comedy, talk and panel formats. His credits include Fantasy Football League, The Frank Skinner Show, Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned and Room 101, and he presented The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio from 2009 to 2024. In October 2024, he launched the Frank Off The Radio podcast with the same team from the radio show.
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