Let's face it: a date is a job-interview, that lasts all night. The only difference between a date and a job interview is: not many job-interviews is there a chance you'll end up naked at the end of it.
Jerry SeinfeldRead
There were very few women comics when I started out doing stand-up. But I always saw that as a great advantage.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Carol Leifer reflects on her experiences as one of the few women in stand-up comedy, viewing her uniqueness as an advantage rather than a hindrance.
In this quote, Carol Leifer shares her perspective on being a woman in the male-dominated field of stand-up comedy. Instead of seeing the lack of female representation as a disadvantage, she finds strength in her individuality, indicating that her unique voice and perspective can differentiate her in a crowded field, ultimately contributing to her success.
Themes
ComedyWomenAdvantageStand-UpIndividuality
In practice
Example use cases
In a women's empowerment workshop, to encourage uniqueness in personal goals.
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