The funniest man who ever drew breath. ~ Stephen Fry
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A tribute praising Peter Cook as the funniest person ever, quoted by Stephen Fry.
- In plain terms
- Stephen Fry calls Peter Cook the funniest man who lived.
- What can you take from it?
- Great comedians leave lasting impressions on their peers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes someone the funniest?
- How do we measure comedy success?
Another view
It is a subjective claim without specific examples.
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