"I went to a general store. They wouldn't let me buy anything, said I needed more specifics."
This quote humorously suggests that the speaker was seeking a broad range of items (at a "general store"), but the shopkeeper required them to specify exactly what they wanted, implying the need for more precise or particular requests rather than general ones. It plays on the double meaning of the word "specifics," which can refer both to specific goods and the act of specifying in a detailed manner.
"I got my first job when I was three. Watched my baby brother Moe until he was five."
The quote suggests that, at the age of three, the speaker (Norm Crosby) had his first job which involved taking care of his younger brother Moe, who was around five years old. This implies a level of responsibility and independence at an early age, possibly indicating the value placed on family and childcare in his upbringing.
"I tell you, I'm sick of following my dreams, man. I'm just going to chase 'em for a while."
Norm Crosby humorously expresses that he's tired of passively pursuing his dreams (following) and intends to actively engage with them (chasing). This quote suggests a shift from a reactive approach towards an action-oriented one, indicating the importance of taking control over one's aspirations in order to make progress.
"I have an answer for everything... if you aren't asking the right question."
This quote emphasizes the importance of framing questions accurately to receive meaningful answers. It suggests that when we ask the wrong questions, even the most comprehensive knowledge base may not yield the desired insights or solutions. It's a reminder to approach problems with clarity and precision in mind, as it encourages us to formulate queries that elicit useful and pertinent responses.
"I used to be a bachelor, then I turned pro."
This quote by Norm Crosby humorously implies that he was once single (a "bachelor"), but then decided to settle down in a more serious, committed relationship ("turned pro"). It's a playful way of expressing the transition from being unmarried to getting married, often metaphorically described as moving from "amateur" to "professional" relationships.
It was a melting pot in Las Vegas. You got every age level, every ethnic background, every social aura - it was an absolute Americana audience... people who were there to celebrate occasions; people who were there to gamble; people who were there because they were awed by the whole Vegas operation. Tourists.
- Norm Crosby
Hearing aids didn't cause any problem with my social life, my career, no problem at all, and I've been wearing them for a long time. As a matter of fact, once I became an entertainer and started working on television, I was probably the first performer to talk about hearing problems on the air.
- Norm Crosby
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