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Stand Up Comedy Discipline

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 [...]

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When Did I Know That I Wanted To Be A Comedian?

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 [...]

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Quality Versus Quantity

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 [...]

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