Throughout his rise, Jerry Seinfeld hasn't been afraid to tell it how it is, at least in his opinion. In fact, this scared some of his co-stars, including Patrick Warburton who kept his distance from Jerry, in fear he would anger the comedian...
He's inching closer to billionaire status, but his work ethic remains very high. Jerry does plan on slowing down, but there are exceptions.
As we're going to reveal in the following, Jerry takes his work very seriously. A paparazzi learned all about that, as Jerry gave him a harsh reality check. The pap suggested Jerry didn't need to work, and Seinfeld instantly shot down the notion in the best way possible, with an explanation that made complete sense. It wasn't the best day for the interviewer, as Jerry was relentlessly taking shots at him. Clearly, those that interview Jerry need to be ready for such an encounter... That includes his own family members.
Jerry Seinfeld Had To Teach His Children Harsh Lessons About His Fame And Wealth
In conversation with Kevin Hart, the two comedians discussed the different ways they deal with their fame and wealth when it comes to their children. As expected, Jerry Seinfeld doesn't shy away from telling things how it is. That was the case with his children as well, bluntly telling them that the wealth is his, and not theirs...
Jerry revealed with Kevin Hart, "You know what I say [when they ask if 'we're' rich]? I am. You're not."
As for Kevin Hart, well he took a different approach. "My daughter got right to the point: 'Dad, are we rich? Are we rich, yes or no?'" Hart told Seinfeld with a laugh. "I said, 'Baby, we're doing well, but understand why.' I said, 'When you work hard, you put your mind to something, anything can happen and that's what I want you to do."
Jerry would go on to reveal that problems are different for their children, in comparison to what they had to deal with.
"It's gonna be different for them," Seinfeld told him. "Your problem was, things are bad, I gotta make it good. Their problem's gonna be, things are good, why do I feel bad?"
It seems like on this given day, Jerry was feeling optimal, or at least in the mood to put a paparazzi in his place...
Jerry Seinfeld Silenced A Paparazzi That Suggested He Didn't Need To Work Because Of His Net Worth
The compilation shows some of Seinfeld's 'most savage' moments in interviews. Perhaps the fellow working with TMZ got it the very worst, as Jerry goes after him instantly. The pap takes a shot at Jerry for riding a bike and he clearly wasn't having it, he said, "That's all you got."
Things would only get worse. Seinfeld was then asked what he does with his time. "I got the same amount of time you got." "I'm working," the pap responds. Jerry says, "So am I," to which he says, "but you don't need to work though." It was at that point in which Jerry comes up with the perfect response. "Yes I do. What's your ideal life, doing nothing."
The moment can be seen in the video below around the 1:35 mark.
Credit to Jerry for taking a calm approach to the situation. As shown in the compilation, the comedian will put anyone on the spot if they are not prepared.
Jerry Seinfeld Revealed Major Productivity Keys That Changed His Career
With a net worth nearing the $1 billion mark, fans and media are interested in Jerry's ways, and productivity keys to being successful. Appearing on Reddit's 'Ask Me Anything' segment, the comedian gave some good Intel on the things that helped throughout his career.
Among his approaches, was taking the side of the critics.
“Very early on in my career, I hit upon this idea of being the Heckle Therapist…Instead of fighting them, I would say “You seem so upset, and I know that’s not what you wanted to have happen tonight. Let’s talk about your problem” and the audience would find it funny and it would really discombobulate the heckler too, because I wouldn’t go against them, I would take their side.”
Showing proper energy and enthusiasm during shows is another major factor, according to Seinfeld.
“In fact I would go so far as to say that was the key to the entire show, was that we really felt like together we were funny, and then the audience felt it, and that’s how you can somehow catch lightning in a bottle.”
Jerry also discussed the importance of knowing when to take a step back during your career, while not looking at yourself as a big deal. Important tips and things that clearly helped to establish Jerry into the mega star that he is today.
