When they laugh at one of my jokes... it just gets me right here. [Places his hand on his heart]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jack Benny expresses genuine emotional satisfaction when his jokes land and people laugh.
- In plain terms
- He feels good in his heart when people laugh at his jokes.
- What can you take from it?
- Positive audience feedback is deeply rewarding for a comedian.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes your work feel worth it?
- How do you measure success?
Another view
Relying on laughter can make performance anxiety worse.
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