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“I walked in thinking, 'I have ten movies under my belt and now they want me to go back to making commercials?' I said, if I do that, I want it to be funny.” quote by Orlando Jones
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“I walked in thinking, 'I have ten movies under my belt and now they want me to go back to making commercials?' I said, if I do that, I want it to be funny.”

Orlando Jones

About This Quote

Source Interview: Comedy Central, 2015

He reflects on career shifts, insisting any return to commercials must be humorous.

In simple terms: Career change should stay true to style.

Key Takeaway

Keep humor in new roles.

Themes

career creativity humor

Mood

lighthearted confident

Type

motivational humorous

When to use this quote

  • advertising
  • film work
  • stand‑up comedy

Key Concepts

adaptation authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can humor improve serious work?
  • When is it okay to pivot?
A Different Perspective

Risk of being typecast or losing seriousness.

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