Applause Quote by Jerry Lewis
“I need the applause.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy Routine, 1975
The performer humorously claims a need for applause, highlighting desire for audience validation.
In simple terms: Needs applause for validation.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine appreciation, not just applause.
Themes
validation
performance
humor
ego
Mood
playful
self‑deprecating
Type
comedic
reflective
When to use this quote
- Comedy show
- live performance
- public speaking
Key Concepts
stage presence
self-esteem
audience interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we crave applause?
- How can we find internal validation?
A Different Perspective
Applause may be fleeting.
![“All the shows we did pre-airdate, and I'd come out - "Rob Lowe!" - and it was [Offers bored applause.] After the show aired? I came out - "Rob Lowe!" - and the place was, like, bedlam. And then the next week, they wouldn't let anyone under the age of 20 into the audience. And I'm going, "So that's…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66b/rob-lowe-855_age_all-the-shows-we-did-pre-airdate-and-i-d_31307.jpg)
