That’s where the money is, on the road.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that the best way to make money is by traveling and working on the road, instead of staying in one place. The actor Aries Spears is suggesting that you can earn more money by being mobile and constantly working different jobs or performances in different locations, rather than having a single job in one location.
About Aries Spears
Aries Spears is an American stand-up comedian, impressionist, and actor from New Jersey. He was a regular on the sketch comedy series MADtv, appearing in 198 episodes, which makes him the second longest-serving cast member on the show. Spears has also released a special called ‘Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I’m Smiling’ and co-hosted the AVN Awards in 2018 and 2020.
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