Pure entertainment is not an egotistical lady singing boring songs onstage for two hours and people in tuxes clapping whether they like it or not. It’s the real performers on the street who can hold people’s attention and keep them from walking away.
Andy Kaufman Quotes
What's real? What's not? That's what I do in my act, test how other people deal with reality.
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| Birth: | 17th January, 1949 |
| Death: | 16th May, 1984 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Actor, Comedian, Entertainer |
About
Andy Kaufman was born in New York City. He was a popular and eccentric American entertainer, actor and performance artist. While often referred to as a comedian, Kaufman did not consider himself to be one. He disdained telling jokes and engaging in comedy as it was traditionally understood, referring to himself instead as a "song-and-dance man." Pranks and elaborate ruses were major elements of his career. His body of work maintains a cult following and he continues to be respected for his original material, performance style, and unflinching commitment to character. He attended the now defunct two-year Grahm Junior College in Boston; after graduating in 1971, he began performing stand-up comedy at various small clubs along the East Coast.
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