Dunham has been called America's favorite comedian by Slate.com, and according to the concert industry publication Pollstar, he is the top-grossing standup act in North America, and is among the most successful acts in Europe as well.
The definition of aw shucks is a type of behavior that is characterized by appearing or sounding shy, socially awkward or unsophisticated. An example of aw shucks is something you would say when you dropped a glass, or something you would say when someone gave you a compliment you weren't sure you deserved. aw-shucks. aw-shucks.
to remove the shucks from, 1819, from or related to shuck (n.). Related: Shucked; shucking. Many extended senses are from the notion of stripping an ear of corn, or from the capers associated with husking frolics; e.g.