Quote by Demetri Martin

Stand-up is like a row boat: it's fun and romantic when you're choosing to do it. But if you have no other choice than to be in a row boat it's not as enjoyable that's survival.

Stand-up is like a row boat: it's fun and romantic when you'

Summary

This quote suggests that stand-up comedy is like a row boat in terms of enjoyment. When someone willingly chooses to do stand-up comedy, it can be a fun and exciting experience. It is compared to a row boat because both activities can have a sense of romance and novelty about them. However, the quote also implies that if someone is forced into a row boat for survival purposes, the experience of being in the row boat becomes less enjoyable and loses its romantic appeal. Similarly, if someone feels compelled to perform stand-up comedy out of necessity rather than choice, it may not be as enjoyable or fulfilling.

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