Quote by Graham Norton
My ambition was to stop waiting tables. That was how I measured success: finally, I was able to stop waiting tables, and I was able to pay the rent, and that was by being a stand-up comic. Not a very good stand-up comic, but good enough to make a living.
Summary
This quote expresses the speaker's ambition to break free from a job waiting tables and achieve success by becoming a stand-up comic. The measure of success for the speaker is not necessarily becoming the best comic, but rather being able to make a living by doing what they love. It highlights the importance of pursuing one's passion and finding a way to support oneself through it, even if it may not be considered the most outstanding or illustrious career.