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Coroner Quote by Lenny Bruce

“I won't say ours was a tough school, but we had our own coroner. We used to write essays like: What I'm going to be if I grow up.” quote by Lenny Bruce
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“I won't say ours was a tough school, but we had our own coroner. We used to write essays like: What I'm going to be if I grow up.”

Lenny Bruce

About This Quote

Source Stand-up Comedy: Live Performance, 1970s

He humorously notes that their school had a death‑like atmosphere, using dark jokes about a "coroner."

In simple terms: Dark humor about school life

Key Takeaway

Recognize humor as coping

Themes

dark humor school life coping

Mood

wry reflective

Type

anecdotal satirical

When to use this quote

  • stand‑up routine
  • personal anecdotes
  • reflection on education

Key Concepts

Satire existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does comedy reveal hidden pains?
  • What does the "coroner" symbolize?
A Different Perspective

Humor can mask serious issues

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