Chapter

Recognizing Interest in a Pitch
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35:23 - 39:56 (04:33)

The ability to recognize interest in a pitch comes with experience and can be determined through verbal and nonverbal cues. Creators like Quentin Tarantino endlessly pitch their work, while others like to bounce ideas around with friends and colleagues.

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Jerry Seinfeld shares that he runs jokes by his brother, Joe, and also seeks feedback from friends in the industry such as Ira Glass and Seth Barish, as well as his wife.
35:23 - 36:57 (01:34)
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Jerry Seinfeld
Summary

Jerry Seinfeld shares that he runs jokes by his brother, Joe, and also seeks feedback from friends in the industry such as Ira Glass and Seth Barish, as well as his wife.

Chapter
Recognizing Interest in a Pitch
Episode
#176: Mike Birbiglia, The Sleepwalking Comedy Giant
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Quentin Tarantino continuously calls people and pitches his ideas to get feedback without feeling judged.
36:57 - 39:56 (02:58)
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Quentin Tarantino
Summary

Quentin Tarantino continuously calls people and pitches his ideas to get feedback without feeling judged. He believes that clarity is more important than whether people love or hate his work.

Chapter
Recognizing Interest in a Pitch
Episode
#176: Mike Birbiglia, The Sleepwalking Comedy Giant
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show