Chapter
The Art of Standup Comedy
19:56 - 24:16 (04:20)
In this episode, the host explores the world of standup comedy and discusses how vulnerability and arrogance play important roles in crafting a successful standup routine.
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The nature of standup comedy is such that nothing is set in stone, and it takes great skill to perfect your craft so that it works every night and in any audience around the world.
19:56 - 22:32 (02:36)
Standup Comedy
Summary
The nature of standup comedy is such that nothing is set in stone, and it takes great skill to perfect your craft so that it works every night and in any audience around the world. You don't have time to be pitied by your audience, you just need to keep perfecting your routine through trial and error.
ChapterThe Art of Standup Comedy
Episode"Ricky Gervais"
PodcastSmartLess
Comedian Ricky Gervais talks about how stand-up comedy requires a feigned brash arrogance, and how his 15 years of experience helped his audience understand his vulnerability as a performer.
22:32 - 24:16 (01:43)
Stand-up comedy
Summary
Comedian Ricky Gervais talks about how stand-up comedy requires a feigned brash arrogance, and how his 15 years of experience helped his audience understand his vulnerability as a performer.