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Jimmy Carr

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Late Start in Comedy and Thermostat of Mood

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Starting comedy later in life provides a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the fun of show business. The speaker transitioned from a proper job in an oil company to comedy and joked about environmentalism. They highlighted a common trait among comedians where they had to be a thermostat for mood due to a sick parent. Comedians are seen as mood changers, like drug dealers dispensing dopamine and serotonin in a room.

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