I’ve been chased. I’ve been pushed. I’ve been screamed at. I’ve been verbally abused. I’ve been afraid for my safety. But I did it all in the name of entertainment.
Meaning of the quote
Howie Mandel, a famous comedian, is saying that he has had some very difficult and scary experiences in his job, like being chased, pushed, yelled at, and even threatened. But he did all of these things because his goal was to entertain people and make them laugh. Even though it was hard and scary at times, he was willing to go through those experiences to bring joy to his audience.
About Howie Mandel
Howie Mandel is a multi-talented Canadian entertainer known for his roles in Gremlins, St. Elsewhere, and as the host of Deal or No Deal. He has also been a judge on popular talent shows like America’s Got Talent and Canada’s Got Talent.
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