“I don't like the fact that most black people or black comedians have to present themselves in a flamboyant way. It's good if you can do that, but I don't like to think that's the way all black comedians are. I'm not that type.” PeopleIfsThinkingWayFactsBlackCan DoTypeComedianBlack PeopleAll BlackFlamboyant Author:Franklyn Ajaye
“Be prepared to cut your little extra lines that come after a big punchline and move on to the next joke or routine to give your set more punch and crispness. You can keep them in your set, but if the audience applauds your big line, don't do your tag when it dies down, just move on.” IfsGivingLittlesBigsMovingDiesNextLinesAudienceCuttingJokesPreparedExtrasRoutineBe PreparedTagJust Move OnPunchlines Book:Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-up Comedy Source: Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-up Comedy
“If I'm crisp and economical in my delivery, have smooth transitions, movement and animation, and flights of fancy, that would get me an A.” IfsMovementFlightFancyTransitionSmoothAnimationDeliveryCrisps Author:Franklyn Ajaye
