“A crowd is the only way to know if something works. Telling a friend or two doesn't matter. A crowd is what tells you what works or doesn't, so I'd rather go in front of them cold and see.” IfsKnowsWayTwoMatterFrontsColdCrowds 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
“I've seen people who are not very likeable but hilarious. I think comedians get to a point where they know they're funny, so they don't care - in the sense that they know what they're doing. They have a skill.” PeopleThinkingKnowsCareSkillsDon't CareComedianLikeable Author:Ted Alexandro
“Comedians act every night on stage, so they have great performing chops. They especially know how to play themselves, which is how we set 'Teachers Lounge' up.” KnowsPlayNightKnow HowTeacherStageComedianPerformingEvery Night 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
“I have a lot of friends who are getting married. I try to avoid talking to them about their sex lives now 'cause it's so depressing. One guy told me it had been six months since he had gotten to second base with his wife. Yeah, I don't know which one was more pathetic: that he used the phrase 'second base' or that he hadn't been there in six months?” KnowsTryingUsedGuySexCausesTalkingWifeMonthsSixMarriedYeahPhrasesDepressingSix MonthsPatheticFunny MarriageGetting MarriedLots Of Friends 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
