--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The thing that drives me crazy is when…" description: "\"The thing that drives me crazy is when comics say 'I have low self-esteem.' No you don't. You're standing on stage asking people to pay. You don't play..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b00/colin-quinn-11466_asking_the-thing-that-drives-me-crazy-is-when-c_2563187.jpg" --- # The thing that drives me crazy is when comics say 'I have… ![“The thing that drives me crazy is when comics say 'I have low self-esteem.' No you don't. You're standing on stage asking people to pay. You don't play an instrument. You want people to pay to hear what's in your mind. You don't have low self-esteem. You might have other problems.” quote by Colin Quinn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b00/colin-quinn-11466_asking_the-thing-that-drives-me-crazy-is-when-c_2563187.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b00/colin-quinn-11466_asking_the-thing-that-drives-me-crazy-is-when-c_2563187.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b00/colin-quinn-11466_asking_the-thing-that-drives-me-crazy-is-when-c_2563187.jpg) > “The thing that drives me crazy is when comics say 'I have low self-esteem.' No you don't. You're standing on stage asking people to pay. You don't play an instrument. You want people to pay to hear what's in your mind. You don't have low self-esteem. You might have other problems.” [Colin Quinn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/colin-quinn/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker argues that performing comedy requires confidence, so claiming low self‑esteem is contradictory; underlying issues may exist. **In simple terms:** Comedy needs confidence; low self‑esteem claim is contradictory. Key Takeaway Recognize confidence needed for performance. Themes confidence performance self‑image Mood defensive reflective Type observational satirical When to use this quote - stage performance - creative work - therapy sessions Key Concepts public speaking comedy self‑esteem psychology Questions to Reflect On - Do you truly feel confident when performing? - What other issues might be hidden behind low self‑esteem claims? 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