“Can I Call Myself a Comedian?”
Introduction When I first began my journey into stand-up comedy, I knew deep down that comedy was my passion. But when people would ask me, “What do you do?” I’d...
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10 Reasons to Witness the Masters of Stand-Up Comedy Live
1. Fuel Your Passion with Inspiration Imagine being in a room full of your comedy heroes, feeling their energy radiating through every joke and punchline. Attending a live comedy show...
Is it true that it takes ten years to find...
It’s a question that keeps surfacing—on social media, in green rooms, in classes. You hear comics toss it around like gospel: “It takes a decade to really discover who you...
What Makes a Good Comedy Premise?
Recently, several people reached out on social media asking me what makes a good comedy premise. I thought I’d take the opportunity to write a brief lesson on the topic...
This Insight Might Just Unlock Your Comedic Timing
At first, I thought about calling this essay “The Emotional Momentum vs. The Electrical Impulses of Logic,” because that’s essentially what I’m discussing on a scientific level. But on a...
Is There Ever a “Too Late” to Start in Comedy?
One of the most frequent questions I get on social media—whether it’s on YouTube, Twitter, or in person—is some version of:“When is it too late to start a career in...
65 Hilarious One-Liners by Steven Wright
The Art of Comedy Through One-Liners, Observations, and Witty Jokes If you want to truly understand the essence of comedy, one of the best ways is to study the work...
Conflicting Guidance from Louis CK and George Carlin: Lessons in...
The Surprising Impact of Louis CK’s Advice When you’re starting out as a comedian, you’ll encounter all kinds of advice, some insightful and some downright misguided. While certain pieces of...
The Greatest Hidden Truth About Comedy
Let’s pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood elements in all of comedy. I’m talking about something that’s so often overlooked or dismissed, yet it sits at...
Mastering Comedic Timing: The Key to Perfect Punchlines
Grasping Comedic Timing In this article, we’ll dive deep into the concept of comedic timing—a skill that’s not just a product of natural talent but also something that can be...