Being funny, it turns out, is like being a bank. It's a confidence trick. As long as everyone believes in you, you are fine.

Summary

This quote suggests that the ability to make people laugh is similar to running a con or scam. Just like a bank relies on people's trust in their financial stability, a comedian's success hinges on people's belief in their comedic skills. As long as the audience finds them funny and has confidence in their abilities, the comedian thrives. However, if people stop believing in their comedic talent, their success may crumble, similar to a bank collapsing when people lose trust in their financial security.

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