Applaud my idiocy. Author: Conan O'Brien Copy Quote More from Conan O'Brien “Disappointment leads to clarity, which leads to conviction and true originality.” “I just want to say to the kids out there watching: You can do anything you want…” “Success is a lot like a bright, white tuxedo. You feel terrific when you get it…” “It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and …”