I probably have become more infamous from two misdemeanors than probably anyone I could think of.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that the comedian, Paul Reubens, became more well-known for doing two small crimes than almost anyone else. Even though the crimes were not very serious, they made him more famous than he might have been otherwise.
About Paul Reubens
Paul Reubens, the American actor and comedian, was widely known for creating and portraying the iconic character Pee-wee Herman. He started his career with the Groundlings improv troupe and went on to produce and star in successful Pee-wee movies and TV shows, but also faced a career setback due to a 1991 arrest. Reubens continued to act in various shows and films over the years, and even revived the Pee-wee character in later projects.
More quotes from Paul Reubens
The public may think I’m weird. They may think I’m crazy or anything that anyone wants to think about me. That’s all fine. As long as one of the things you’re not thinking about me is that I’m a pedophile. Because that’s not true.
American actor and comedian (1952-2023)
I probably have become more infamous from two misdemeanors than probably anyone I could think of.
American actor and comedian (1952-2023)
Look at me, I’m getting defensive about something that happened so many years ago, somebody said. I’ll have to find out who that was and if he’s still alive.
American actor and comedian (1952-2023)
The moment that I realized my name was going to be said in the same sentence as children and sex, that’s really intense. That’s something I knew from that very moment, whatever happens past that point, something’s out there in the air that is really bad.
American actor and comedian (1952-2023)