Couple Quote by John Mulaney
![“On Friday night, it was fun [to know] that if you bombed, or whatever was going on, that you'd be on TV at 11. It was a cool feeling, and you'd get a couple hundred dollars.” quote by John Mulaney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4f6/john-mulaney-7291_couple_on-friday-night-it-was-fun-to-know-that_1956712.jpg)
“On Friday night, it was fun [to know] that if you bombed, or whatever was going on, that you'd be on TV at 11. It was a cool feeling, and you'd get a couple hundred dollars.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up: "The Comeback Kid", 2012
A comedian describes the thrill of being on TV after a mishap, enjoying the attention and cash reward.
In simple terms: Being on TV after a mistake feels exciting and profitable.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unexpected exposure.
Themes
humor
celebrity
reward
Mood
amused
excited
Type
comedic
observational
When to use this quote
- stand-up comedy
- live broadcast
- celebrity culture
Key Concepts
media attention
public performance
financial gain
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you seek attention for its own sake?
- How does monetary reward affect creative risk?
A Different Perspective
Fame can be fleeting and dependent on mishaps.
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![“With the first episode [of John Mulaney Show] I tell a story that happened to me accidentally chasing a woman down the subway.” quote by John Mulaney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a5a/john-mulaney-7291_chasing_with-the-first-episode-of-john-mulaney-s_268266.jpg)
