Quote by Adam Carolla

In my early 20s I was so miserable doing construction, I wanted something that paid money. I liked nice stuff. I liked cars and architecture, and things that cost money. I wanted to not swing a hammer, and make money... and not do stuff that was dirty. I attempted to get into comedy. I started to do stand-up, but I wasn't very good at it.

In my early 20s I was so miserable doing construction, I wan

Summary

This quote illustrates the individual's discontentment with their current job in construction due to its physical nature and low earning potential. Despite their affinity for aspirations that required financial means like cars and architecture, they sought an alternative to their laborious work. Consequently, they attempted to venture into comedy as a way to earn money while avoiding "dirty" and manual tasks. However, they candidly acknowledge their initial lack of skill in stand-up comedy, indicating their pursuit of a more financially rewarding and clean profession.

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