This was a great read from a woman who has had to make her own success by NOT banking or dovetailing on the success of her famous father. In her book, Jokes My Father Never Taught Me, Rain Pryor, decided to create her own style of comedy despite the problems she encountered.
For years, she struggled with rejection. No one “got” her comedy—it was a different genre than what was currently being performed. It was also different from her famous father’s brand of comedy. However, despite these setbacks, she went on to create her own unique style—her own USP (Unique Selling Position).
Two of my favorite quotes from the book are:
“Success is the best revenge; it’s the ultimate ha-ha.”
“I can sit around and wait for someone to put me in a box. Or I can create something and say, ‘This is what I do.’ ”
Rain Pryor
Daughter of Richard Pryor
Comic, Actress, and Singer
So for those of you who are struggling in your own business and your own uniqueness, just remember these two quotes.
Great read!
Jane Sellers
Front Royal, VA