>>In that particular context, he is complimenting you on your sense of humour. Often it is a sarcastic remark, but the way I read it there, it is not.
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>Oh, no! Why didn't I get the star?!!! I was 1st to answer you with the answer you wanted to hear!

Now you got it. I have lots of them, can give you any time I see a reply from you :)