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“Before doing my first open mic, I was sitting in the back watching all these comedians banter back and forth and fire jokes and up each other, and I thought, 'This is where I wanna be.'” quote by Patton Oswalt
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“Before doing my first open mic, I was sitting in the back watching all these comedians banter back and forth and fire jokes and up each other, and I thought, 'This is where I wanna be.'”

Patton Oswalt

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Source Podcast: Comedy Talk, Patton Oswalt, 2012

Observing others perform inspires personal ambition to join them.

In simple terms: Seeing comedians perform sparks desire to try.

Key Takeaway

Take the first step toward your goal.

Themes

inspiration ambition performance

Mood

excited determined

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • open mic nights
  • public speaking
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

role models career pursuit

Questions to Reflect On

  • What holds you from trying?
  • Who inspires your creative path?
A Different Perspective

Fear of failure may hold you back.

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