My first show was called 'I Know I've Been Changed' in…
“My first show was called 'I Know I've Been Changed' in '92. I tried to do this show for years and years. It kept failing over and over and over again. Every time I went out to do the show, nobody showed up. I was like, 'What is this about?'”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Persistence despite repeated failure teaches that success often follows relentless effort and adaptation, not immediate acceptance.
In simple terms: Keep trying even when nobody shows up; adapt and learn.
Persist, adapt, and refine your craft.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Launching a new show
- seeking funding
- building a fan base
- rehearsing in small venues
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What small change could improve audience response?
- How do you measure progress beyond attendance?
Repeated failure can erode confidence if not reframed as learning.