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“A lot of comedians get a bad rep once they have kids and that's all they talk about, and people are like, 'I don't want to hear about your kids!' I'm like, 'Prepare yourselves. That's all I'm going to talk about.'” quote by Tig Notaro
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“A lot of comedians get a bad rep once they have kids and that's all they talk about, and people are like, 'I don't want to hear about your kids!' I'm like, 'Prepare yourselves. That's all I'm going to talk about.'”

Tig Notaro

About This Quote

Comedians often get pigeonholed after having children, but the speaker embraces this focus, turning personal life into material.

In simple terms: Parenthood becomes comedy material.

Key Takeaway

Own your narrative, regardless of expectations.

Themes

humor parenthood identity

Mood

playful defiant

Type

comedic observational

When to use this quote

  • stand‑up routines
  • media interviews
  • family life

Key Concepts

public perception personal branding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you keep material fresh?
  • What risks arise from focusing on one theme?
A Different Perspective

Some audiences may reject repetitive topics.

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