![There's no room for failure performing [stand-up] for a black audience. If you don't get them right away it's tough winning them back even if you're doing top-notch material. If you didn't win them right when you walked out there, it's tough.](/assets/img/quote-photos/theres-no-room-for-failure-performing-stand-up-for-a-black-audience-if-you-do.jpg)
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