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The speaker is saying he is not naturally funny and cannot invent jokes on his own. He enjoys hearing other people tell jokes, but he does not feel able to tell them himself.
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Originally said in English.
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About James DeGale
British bare-knuckle boxer and former professional boxer
James DeGale is a British bare-knuckle boxer and former professional boxer, active from 2009 to 2019. He is best known for winning the IBF super-middleweight title twice during his career. Before reaching the world level, he held the British and European super-middleweight titles between 2010 and 2012. He also challenged for the Commonwealth title in 2011, marking an important stage in his rise through the division.
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