“Sometimes in people's lives, when bad stuff happens, their dreams just die, and they end up settling. I guess that's their decision, maybe, because they didn't believe in their dreams or forgot their dreams. My dreams never died.”

American reality television personality

Michael Sorrentino, known as The Situation, is an American reality television personality. He was a central cast member of Jersey Shore, appearing on all six seasons of the MTV series from 2009 to 2012, and later returned to the franchise with Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. He became known through his televised presence on Jersey Shore, where his nickname helped make him a recognizable figure from the show’s run. His public profile has remained tied to that franchise, especially through his later appearances on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.