I don’t know, in view of the situation and the act going where it was going, I don’t know, the rage did go all over the place. It went to everybody in the room.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that Michael Richards experienced a strong feeling of anger or frustration that seemed to spread throughout the room. He wasn't sure why it happened, but the intense emotion affected everyone present. The quote describes a situation where Richards lost control of his emotions, and his anger reached a point where it impacted the people around him.

About Michael Richards

Michael Richards is an American actor and former stand-up comedian best known for playing the iconic Cosmo Kramer on the hit sitcom Seinfeld. He has had a varied career in TV and film, though his Kramer role remains his most famous. Despite a career-altering racist tirade in 2006, Richards has continued to work in the industry and remains a beloved figure to many Seinfeld fans.

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