I think Chappelle set the bar when he came out with his show. To be as great as him or greater you have to push it a little further – as long as there’s substance in terms of the material.
Meaning of the quote
Aries Spears, the American actor, believes that comedian Dave Chappelle set a high standard with his popular TV show. To be as successful or even more successful than Chappelle, you need to take your comedy a step further, but it's important to make sure your material has substance and meaning behind it.
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