I'm probably my biggest critic. I worry that if you spend any quality time reveling in good things then karma will slap you upside the head, so I try to stay as even keel as I'm able.
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I enjoy darker sardonic wit more than knock-knock jokes. I spent the first healthy chunk of my career playing all-American, pleasant, average, nice people, so it's fun to have some complications there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The author prefers clever and dark humor over simple, light-hearted jokes due to a desire for more complexity in his work.
In this quote, Neil Patrick Harris expresses his preference for sardonic humor, which often involves a darker, more ironic wit, compared to the simplicity of knock-knock jokes. He reflects on his career playing wholesome characters and acknowledges the enjoyment that comes from portraying more nuanced and complicated roles, highlighting a shift from traditional comedic styles to those that require deeper thought and engagement.
Themes
HumorSardonicWitComedyComplexity
In practice
Example use cases
In a stand-up comedy routine discussing the evolution of humor over the years.
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