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Desperation is a necessary ingredient to learning anything, or creating anything. Period. If you ain't desperate at some point, you ain't interesting.
Jim Carrey
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"Desperation is a necessary ingredient to learning anything, or creating anything. Period. If you ain't desperate at some point, you ain't interesting."
— Jim Carrey

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About Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey was a Comedian from United States (1962–1994).

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This quote is attributed to Jim Carrey, a Comedian from United States.
When did Jim Carrey live?
Jim Carrey lived from 1962 – 1994.