Who said “While awaiting sentencing, I decided to give stand-up comedy a shot. The judge had…”?

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Tim Allen. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceDon't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man (1994), p. 80

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“While awaiting sentencing, I decided to give stand-up comedy a shot. The judge had suggested I get my act together, and I took him seriously.”
— Tim Allen
VerifiedDon't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man (1994), p. 80 · evidenceComedy and Comedians

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For academic work, cite the original where you can: Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man (1994), p. 80.

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Allen, T. (n.d.). While awaiting sentencing, I decided to give stand-up comedy a shot. The judge had suggested I get my act together, and I took him seriously. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/6660-while-awaiting-sentencing-i-decided-to-give-stand/

MLA

Allen, Tim. “While awaiting sentencing, I decided to give stand-up comedy a shot. The judge had suggested I get my act together, and I took him seriously.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/6660-while-awaiting-sentencing-i-decided-to-give-stand/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Allen, Tim. “While awaiting sentencing, I decided to give stand-up comedy a shot. The judge had suggested I get my act together, and I took him seriously.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/6660-while-awaiting-sentencing-i-decided-to-give-stand/.

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