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Biography of Carrot Top - Comedian
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Carrot Top (born Scott Thompson on February 25, 1967 in Cocoa Beach, Florida) is a red-headed prop comic|prop comedian who currently appears in commercials for AT&T's collect-calling service. He is often comic fodder for others who dismiss him as unfunny, but sells out hundreds of concert dates a year despite this reputation. He spends 15 weeks a year doing live performances in Las Vegas and does over 100 shows a year on tour. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. He originally started his career as the class clown while still in high school and graduated up to making his friends laugh in college. When someone suggested he try out for the college talent show he tried a few of his old jokes and everyone loved it. The next year he tried it again only this time he added a few props to his act and some jokes about the school. He tried to break out in the comedy club circuit, but after unsuccessful attempts he gave up. When a club owner couldn't believe he couldn't get a gig and booked him for the New Year's Eve night at his own club. Carrot Top says he chose that name because it was the only one people called him that was safe to say in public. He has also appeared in movies, including 1998 in film|1998's Chairman of the Board (movie)|Chairman of The Board.

