They said I wasn't being funny. And I said to them, 'I know that, but tomorrow I will go back to being funny, and your show will still blow.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stewart asserts his value remains high even if critics claim he is not funny.
- In plain terms
- He says he can stay funny while his show will still fail.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal talent outweighs temporary criticism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle criticism?
- Does talent guarantee success?
Another view
It assumes external success will eventually align with self-view.
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