Things have to be funny first, and if they want to have a point, that's awesome.
John MulaneyRead
I have found that people who really want to work at 'Saturday Night Live' and pursue it get pretty close. You have to be funny - but everyone who works there, it was their dream to work there. So it's kind of nice in that way - there's a lot of people who say, 'I just always wanted to do this, and now I'm doing it.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursuing one's dreams with dedication can lead to success in fulfilling those dreams.
In this quote, John Mulaney reflects on the commitment and passion of individuals who aspire to work at 'Saturday Night Live', emphasizing that those who truly desire to be part of such an iconic show are likely to achieve that goal. He implies that the journey toward realizing one's dreams is intertwined with a love for the craft and a sense of fulfillment when one finally attains that dream role.
Themes
DreamsSuccessPursuitComedyDedication
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire aspiring comedians at an open mic night.
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Sometimes I - with comedy, it's like someone liking you in high school. They either do, or they don't. And when they don't, they don't. And that's it. There are no appeals. You show up, and you're like, 'Hi! I'm -' and you stumble, and they're like, 'It's over.'
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