"Somehow, by just continually pestering the general public by appearing on television, they accepted me and wanted more"
- Chris Elliott
About this Quote
Chris Elliott's quote is a reflection on his success as a comic. He is recommending that by constantly appearing on television, he had the ability to get the public's attention and acceptance. He implies that the general public was initially hesitant to accept him, however by constantly appearing on tv, he had the ability to win them over. This quote speaks with the power of tv and how it can be utilized to reach a wide audience. It also speaks with the significance of persistence and hard work in accomplishing success. Chris Elliott's quote is a testament to the power of tv and the importance of effort in accomplishing success.
This quote is written / told by Chris Elliott somewhere between May 31, 1960 and today. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA.
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