Posts Tagged becoming a comedian
Stand Up Comedy Discipline
What’s the difference between a good comedian and a not-so-good comedian? Jokes, folks. A comedian without jokes is like a cat without claws and eyes. It’s not much of a cat, really. If a comedian is going to survive and (potentially) thrive, he’s got to develop jokes. As I’ve mentioned before, the quality of [...]
When Did I Know That I Wanted To Be A Comedian?
I’ve wanted to be a comedian since as far back as I could remember. There were two distinct moments in my life that initiated my desire. When I was in preschool, I vividly remember two teachers discussing the difference between the spelling of a male “comedian” and a female “comedienne”. One of the teachers made [...]
Quality Versus Quantity
You’ll often hear that quality is a better attribute than quantity. For most things this is true. While eating my weight in Snickers sounds heavenly, my waistline and wallet are better off if I just savor one or two. Quality often supersedes quantity but not within the realm of comedy. This sounds counterintuitive. It seems [...]