"My teacher in the seventh grade told me that if I didn't fool around during class, I could have 15 minutes at the end of the day to do a comedy routine. Instead of bugging everybody, I'd figure out my routine. And at the end of the day, I'd get to perform in front of my entire class. I thought it was really smart of her. It's amazing how important that was."

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Source: Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel Interview - YES MAN. Interview with Steve Weintraub, collider.com. December 17, 2008.

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Jim Carrey

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Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor and comedian known for his unique blend of humor and emotional depth, particularly in films like 'The Truman Show'.

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