I was listening to the decidedly NSFW podcast Tuesdays With Stories the…

I was listening to the decidedly NSFW podcast Tuesdays With Stories the other day. The comedian Joe List was talking about all the work he’s putting into promoting his new standup special.

Someone told him, “you seem desperate.”

His response, “I am desperate.”

Here’s the full clip. I thought it might resonate with those who are trying to do their own thing. It’s okay to seem desperate if you are desperate. It’s better than looking cool and failing.