For me, at least, all of my career goals, all of my focus, everything just shifted and the importance was my children, and that's where all the joy came from as well.
Steve CarellRead
My wife is way funnier than I am. As much as I don't really feel I share a sense of humour with my family, I definitely share one with her - we find the same things funny.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses appreciation for shared humor in a marriage despite differences with family.
In this quote, Steve Carell highlights the unique bond he shares with his wife, particularly in their sense of humor. He acknowledges that while he may not find common ground in humor with his family, he has a special connection with his wife that allows them to enjoy the same comedic moments together, emphasizing the importance of companionship and shared values in relationships.
Themes
HumorMarriageShared Sense Of HumorRelationshipsAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding toast, you might say, 'Like Steve Carell said, my partner and I share the same sense of humor, which keeps our relationship strong and joyful.'
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I'll do whatever I can do to remain employed. I'm just not precious about doing comedy or doing drama. I never want to do something in order to prove to other people what I can do.
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Once I moved to Chicago and started trying to get acting jobs, I just tended to book more things that were comedically based than anything else. I never had the preconceived notion, "I will be a comedic actor." I just thought, "I'll go into acting and see what kind of work I can get."
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