Quote by David Steinberg

When I started, you didn't make a lot of money by being a comedian. You didn't get a lot of respect.

When I started, you didn't make a lot of money by being a co

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This quote suggests that in the past, being a comedian was not a lucrative or highly regarded profession. The speaker implies that there was little financial gain and a lack of respect associated with being a comedian when they began their career. This could imply that over time and with changing societal attitudes, the perception and financial prospects for comedians have improved.

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By David Steinberg

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