BOSTON -- Former President Bill Clinton took time out from his father-of-the-bride duties on Thursday to try to help fellow Democrat Rep. Stephen Lynch's re-election bid in Boston.

"I actually like politics. I like that it's a contact sport, and I don't understand why people whine about when there's a fight involved. It's kind of like you want to play quarterback for the NFL, put your pads on or stop complaining when they tackle you," Clinton said.

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Clinton didn’t mention the Saturday wedding of his daughter, Chelsea, during his 30-minute speech. But on his way out, some supporters managed to get in some questions.

"I said, 'Have a good time this weekend as the father-of-the-bride, and God bless the whole family,'" one supporter said. "'He said, 'Thanks very much.'"

Clinton shook hands and took pictures with a few Bostonians, and many people pumped him for clues on the ceremony.

"I said, 'I know what Hillary's wearing. I know what Chelsea's wearing. What are you wearing?' And he said, 'Whatever they tell me!'" another supporter said.

The former president even autographed a woman's license as she congratulated him on the big day.

"He said, 'Yeah, I'm very excited,'" she said.

Chelsea Clinton will marry investment banker Marc Mezvinsky in New York on Saturday.