“Comedians have varying levels of training. It can range from classically trained actors (like Robin Williams) to people who took comedy classes to folks who just started doing it. That's the beauty of comedy: it's close to a pure meritocracy.” PeopleActorsLevelsClassComedyPureTrainingFolksComedianRangeRobinsMeritocracy Author:Ted Alexandro
“People don't come to a comedy club simply to hear someone's thoughts, no matter how profound.” PeopleMatterComedyProfoundClubsComedy Clubs Author:Ted Alexandro
“I don't know that I have a single comedy philosophy. But talking about things that matter to you is a good place to start. Listening is a big part of it, too.” KnowsMatterPhilosophyBigsTalkingComedyListeningThings That MatterGood Place Author:Ted Alexandro
“Comedy clubs are arguably one of the last bastions of uncensored, public free speech.” LastsComedySpeechClubsFree SpeechComedy Clubs Author:Ted Alexandro
“I think comedy is no different now than it was at other points. It takes a long time to get good and know how to distill what makes you funny beyond the realm of standup, which is what I'm trying to do with 'Teachers Lounge.'” ThinkingKnowsTryingLongDifferentKnow HowComedyTeacherLong TimeRealms Author:Ted Alexandro
“Comedy takes all of life and puts it through a lens of acceptance, just by the mere act of talking about it on stage in a communal setting. It's very primal and ritualistic in that sense.” TalkingComedyStageAcceptanceMereSettingSettingsLensesPrimal Author:Ted Alexandro
“I wasn't in the drama department, but I auditioned anyway and he not only cast me but also included a few sketches that I wrote, which really sparked my pursuit of comedy.” ComedyDramaCastsPursuitDepartment Author:Ted Alexandro
“I learned so many things from Louis C.K., but the most impactful thing was witnessing his work ethic. He works harder than anyone I've ever been around in comedy. And he takes risks and doesn't dwell on what might be perceived as failures.” MightComedyRiskHard WorkEthicsHarderWork EthicWork Harder Author:Ted Alexandro
“I'm keeping in shape, you know, gotta look good for the ladies - and certain guys. Hey, I can't control who's looking. I just gotta bring the heat.” KnowsLooksI CanFunnyGuyCertainComedyShapesHeyHeat Author:Ted Alexandro
“I'm just looking for a little mystery in life... like things you can't explain. Like, you go to Mexico, they tell you don't drink the water. You go to any diner here, who brings you the water? It's a mystery.” LittlesFunnyWaterComedyMysteryLike YouDrinkMexicoDiners Author:Ted Alexandro
