Quote of the day by Robert De Niro , “Better to be king for a night than a schmuck for a lifetime,” is a line from the 1982 dark comedy film The King of Comedy. De Niro plays Rupert Pupkin, a comedian who wants to become famous and appear on television. His desire for recognition becomes an obsession. The line explains his belief that one night of fame can be worth more than a lifetime spent without attention or status. However, the story also shows the problems that can come from this way of thinking. It raises questions about ambition, validation, fame, delusion and personal fulfillment.
