Home Quote by Ralphie May
“My average fan works for about $20 per hour, if they are lucky enough to have a job. And then factoring in insurance, taxes and such, they're maybe bringing home $15 per hour. If my tickets are just under $30, it took them about two hours of their life to make the money to come see my show. Why shouldn't I give them two hours too?”
About This Quote
Source Comedy Routine, 2015
Ticket prices are high relative to fans' wages; fairness suggests giving back time.
In simple terms: Fans work long for cheap tickets; give them time back.
Key Takeaway
Offer value that respects audience time.
Themes
economics
fairness
entertainment
labor
Mood
humorous
critical
Type
comedic
social
When to use this quote
- concert planning
- ticket pricing
- artist compensation
Key Concepts
pricing
time value
audience respect
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists price tickets responsibly?
- What alternatives exist to compensate fans?
A Different Perspective
Balancing profit and fairness is complex.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
