This transcript discusses a comedian who was determined to succeed, even if he bombed on stage, by shaking hands with the audience, unlike other successful comedians. He believed that in comedy, people should either love him or hate him, without any in-between.
Some comedians like Norm MacDonald are so passionate about their craft that they don't care about how their jokes are received. Their main objective is to be funny, even if it means digging their heels in on an insane bit.
The comedian would take the time to shake everyone's hand in the lobby after a show, even if he bombed on stage, just to make sure his audience was having fun. He is known for preferring to be loved or hated rather than anything in between, like a predator in the wild.
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