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Meaning
The speaker says curiosity is valuable and worth having, even if the old saying about cats suggests it can be dangerous. The line turns that warning into a joke by saying curiosity is part of what helps people learn and live. It frames curiosity as something human, not harmful.
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Originally said in English.
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About Tracy Morgan
American stand-up comedian and actor
Tracy Jamal Morgan is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live from 1996 to 2003, and later played Tracy Jordan on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock from 2006 to 2013. Both roles brought him Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Morgan is also known for starring as Tray Barker in the TBS comedy The Last O.G. His work is rooted in television comedy and stand-up, with performances that made him a familiar presence on American television across several years.
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