Quote by Jerry Seinfeld

When I jumped off a roof in Cannes in a bee costume, I looked ridiculous. But this is my business I have to humiliate myself.

When I jumped off a roof in Cannes in a bee costume, I looke

Summary

This quote highlights the relentless pursuit of success and the willingness to endure humiliation for one's craft or profession. The speaker, reflected upon their own experience of jumping off a roof in a bee costume during a presumably embarrassing moment. Despite the ridiculousness of the act, they emphasize the necessity of risking one's pride and dignity in the name of their chosen career. It reflects the belief that personal sacrifice and the acceptance of humiliation are sometimes unavoidable sacrifices for achieving goals and making progress in one's professional endeavors.

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