CNN CNN Newsroom With Jim Acosta June 4, 2024 01:52:00
Phenomenon. what was that like for you? >> it was wild. i had been a struggling, underemployed comedian in new york city for about 12, 13 years, just trying to do my thing. and i get this audition and it really changed my life. what can i say. all of a sudden i'm getting recognized when i'm walking around soho, having lunch with my cousin, getting recognized. people dressing as me for halloween. i'm being asked to speak at these events and conferences and people screaming for me. i felt like justin bieber for a couple of months there. >> that's got to be a good feeling. >> yeah! >> i hesitate ...