Jack Handey
Jack Handey is an American humorist. He is best known for his "Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey", a large body of surrealistic one-liner jokes, as well as his "Fuzzy Memories" and "My Big Thick Novel" shorts, and for his deadpan delivery. Although many assume otherwise, Handey is a real person, not a pen name or character.
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- Born in
- San Antonio
- Educated at
- University of Texas at El PasoEastwood High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Emmy Award
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1949
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