I did stand-up comedy for 18 years. Ten of those years were spent learning, four years were spent refining, and four years were spent in wild success. I was seeking comic originality, and fame fell on me as a byproduct. The course was more plodding than heroic.
Copy QuoteAlways be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.
Copy Quote View & ShareTake up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.
Copy Quote View & ShareAll you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.
Copy Quote View & ShareSuccess is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose.
Copy Quote View & ShareDesire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.
Copy Quote View & ShareFormal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.
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