Johnny Carson? Kenneth Tynan? David Letterman? Ed McMahon? Question for Quote Investigator: A prominent show business personality was once asked how he or she became a star. The reply was a very funny absurdist remark about astrophysical star formation. Do you know who made this response? Reply from Quote Investigator: In 1968 English theatre critic …
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Quote Origin: Never Continue in a Job You Don’t Enjoy
Johnny Carson? Kenneth Tynan? Anonymous? Question for Quote Investigator: The late-night talk-show host Johnny Carson was one of the most successful entertainers in U.S. history. He spent thirty years as the star of “The Tonight Show” on the NBC television network. Before he embraced the celebrated nocturnal hosting duties he held nine different jobs. That …
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