Comedian Quote by Bob Monkhouse
“I told them I wanted to be a comedian, and they laughed; I became a comedian, no one's laughing now”
About This Quote
Pursuing a dream may invite ridicule, but success can silence critics.
In simple terms: Dreams may face mockery, yet success proves them.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite doubt.
Themes
ambition
humor
resilience
Mood
determined
confident
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career
- entertainment
- personal branding
- public speaking
Key Concepts
perseverance
validation
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates you when others doubt you?
- How will you handle success after struggle?
A Different Perspective
Success can bring new pressures.
![“I wouldn't mind gigging around the same era as Jesus, after he gives his speech about the meek and how blessed they are and all that type of bullshit, going up there and doing a flat 20 [minutes]. I reckon I'd have better stagecraft and presence than Jesus. Yea, I'm a better stand-up comedian than…” quote by Jim Jefferies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0fb/jim-jefferies-8092_blessed_i-wouldn-t-mind-gigging-around-the-same_24477.jpg)
