My wife is way funnier than I am. As much as I don't really feel I share a sense of humour with my family, I definitely share one with her - we find the same things funny.
Steve CarellRead
I'll do whatever I can do to remain employed. I'm just not precious about doing comedy or doing drama. I never want to do something in order to prove to other people what I can do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes flexibility and the willingness to take on various roles in order to maintain employment without the need for validation from others.
Steve Carell’s quote reflects a practical approach to his career in the entertainment industry, where he expresses a commitment to remain employed regardless of the type of work, whether it be comedy or drama. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability and suggests that the motivation behind his choices is not to seek approval or showcase his abilities but to simply fulfill his professional obligations. This mentality highlights a focus on work and integrity over the pressures of self-promotion or public perception.
Themes
EmploymentFlexibilityAdaptabilityCareerIntegrity
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about career choices, one could quote Carell to emphasize the importance of being adaptable.
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All quotes →For me, at least, all of my career goals, all of my focus, everything just shifted and the importance was my children, and that's where all the joy came from as well.
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If I'd had a great level of success early on, who knows how I would have responded. I might have been a complete jerk.
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Once I moved to Chicago and started trying to get acting jobs, I just tended to book more things that were comedically based than anything else. I never had the preconceived notion, "I will be a comedic actor." I just thought, "I'll go into acting and see what kind of work I can get."
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