I learned from my dad that when you walk in front of an audience, they are the kings and queens, and you're but the jester - and if you don't think that way, you're going to get very, very conceited. (Jerry Lewis)

I learned from my dad that when you walk in front of an audience, they are the kings and queens, and you're but the jester - and if you don't think that way, you're going to get very, very conceited.

Jerry Lewis

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