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The speaker is saying that humor and sadness can be very close together, and that he is comfortable being emotionally open. He presents vulnerability as something he is willing to show rather than hide.
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Originally said in English.
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About John Bishop
English comedian, presenter, actor, and former semi-professional footballer
John Bishop is an English comedian, presenter, actor, and former semi-professional footballer. He first appeared on television in 2007 and has since become known for comedy, hosting, acting, and charity work. He was a regular panelist on The Panel, appeared in Skins and Route Irish, and went on to front his own programmes, including John Bishop's Britain, John Bishop's Only Joking, and two versions of The John Bishop Show. From 2021 to 2022, he played Dan Lewis in Doctor Who. He also hosted a Sunday radio slot in Liverpool and raised £4.2 million for Sport Relief 2012.
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