Canada is like a loft apartment over a really great party.
Interpretation
This quote humorously suggests that Canada is a pleasant place to be, but may lack the excitement of other countries.
Robin Williams compares Canada to a loft apartment situated above a lively party, conveying the idea that while Canada is an enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing place, the real excitement and vibrancy occur elsewhere. The humor lies in the notion that Canada, while wonderful in its own right, is somewhat removed from the frenetic energy that characterizes other nations or regions, hinting at a sense of peaceful contentment overshadowed by a bustling world below.
In practice
Use this quote during a discussion about travel destinations to highlight the unique charm of Canada.
It's that idea that you can have one drink - and no you can't. Within a week I was drinking heavily. It was so quick that even I was like, 'Wow.' Because you have that initial warm feeling going, 'Oh, I remember this'. And your body does, too. And your body goes, 'Yeah, so do I'. Then the demon voice comes, 'Yeah, so do I. You know what would be great? You know we bought a little bottle before? A full bottle would be wonderful'.
I always thought the idea of education was to learn to think for yourself.
Sometimes over things that I did, movies that didn't turn out very well - you go, 'Why did you do that?' But in the end, I can't regret them because I met amazing people. There was always something that was worth it.
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I write on big yellow legal pads - ideas in outline form when I'm doing stand-up and stuff. It's vivid that way. I can't type it into an iPad - I think that would put a filter into the process.
I quickly laugh at everything for fear of having to cry.
Throughout my academic career, I'd given some pretty good talks. But being considered the best speaker in the computer science department is like being known as the tallest of the Seven Dwarfs.
The only rules comedy can tolerate are those of taste, and the only limitations those of libel.
Some marriages are made in heaven, Mine was made in Hong Kong, by the same people who make those little rubber pork chops they sell in the pet department at Kmart.
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Listen, three eyes," he said, "don't you try to outweird me, I get stranger things than you free with my breakfast cereal.
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