I was on stage and I was like I will pay someone to do my time, not only will I expect NOT to be paid, but I will pay someone if I can run off stage right now. It was so bad.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that the comedian, Julia Sweeney, had a very difficult and uncomfortable experience while performing on stage. She felt so uncomfortable that she was willing to pay someone else to take her place and perform for her, and she was even willing to pay someone to let her leave the stage early, even though she would not expect to be paid herself. This indicates that the performance was going very poorly and was a very unpleasant experience for her.
About Julia Sweeney
Julia Sweeney is an American actress and comedian who gained fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1994. She has also appeared in films like Stuart Little and voiced a character in the TV series Father of the Pride. Recently, she has been seen in several TV shows, including Shrill, Work in Progress, and American Gods.
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