Chapter

Pressure to Perform in Stand-Up Comedy
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47:08 - 51:51 (04:43)

The pressure to succeed in stand-up comedy can be immense, leading comedians to feel like they have to constantly "kill" on stage. This pressure can be heightened when trying to land a job on a show like SNL.

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Comedic writer discusses his relationship with Lorne Michaels and how he now appreciates the difficulty of managing a large network like SNL.
47:08 - 48:37 (01:28)
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Lorne Michaels
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Comedic writer discusses his relationship with Lorne Michaels and how he now appreciates the difficulty of managing a large network like SNL.

Chapter
Pressure to Perform in Stand-Up Comedy
Episode
Dennis Miller
Podcast
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker shares his experience of pre-performance anxiety and the hectoring voice that creates self-doubt in his mind before taking the stage.
48:37 - 49:53 (01:16)
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Performance Anxiety
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The speaker shares his experience of pre-performance anxiety and the hectoring voice that creates self-doubt in his mind before taking the stage.

Chapter
Pressure to Perform in Stand-Up Comedy
Episode
Dennis Miller
Podcast
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The pressure of performing well and "killing" on stage is high in the world of comedy, as evident from the experiences of some comedians like the speaker.
49:53 - 50:59 (01:06)
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Comedy
Summary

The pressure of performing well and "killing" on stage is high in the world of comedy, as evident from the experiences of some comedians like the speaker.

Chapter
Pressure to Perform in Stand-Up Comedy
Episode
Dennis Miller
Podcast
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A humorous skit about the differences in condom materials from the past and present and flame retardant sleepwear, with a nostalgic twist.
50:59 - 51:51 (00:52)
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Comedy
Summary

A humorous skit about the differences in condom materials from the past and present and flame retardant sleepwear, with a nostalgic twist.

Chapter
Pressure to Perform in Stand-Up Comedy
Episode
Dennis Miller
Podcast
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade