Any time something does that well, you gotta follow up.

Meaning of the quote

This quote means that if something is successful or does well, you should try to do more of it or build on that success. The idea is that when something works well, you should continue doing it or do something similar to take advantage of that success.

About Shawn Wayans

Shawn Wayans is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer who made his debut on the comedy television series In Living Color. He has collaborated with his brother Marlon Wayans on various comedy films and the sitcom The Wayans Bros.

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Any time something does that well, you gotta follow up.

Shawn Wayans

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Now we have to hit them from a different angle.

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