“I think the more you hone your voice, take risks and talk about things that matter, the better chance you have of getting into the realm of the philosophers of stand up. But you have to be funny.” ThinkingMatterVoiceChanceRiskPhilosopherRealmsThings That Matter 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
“It's harder to reveal sides of yourself that make you vulnerable but it's another muscle that can be developed and one that I think is worthwhile. That said, everyone finds their style. It's personal.” ThinkingSaidSidesStyleHarderVulnerableMusclesWorthwhile 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 think there comes a time in any comedian's career where they can either coast or keep growing and evolving.” ThinkingCareersGrowingEvolveComedianCoastThere Comes A Time Author:Ted Alexandro
“I don't think comics necessarily think in literary terms. There is an element of developing your stage persona and your comedic voice, but I don't think comics see it like a character in a novel.” ThinkingCharacterVoiceTermNovelStageElementsDevelopingPersonaComedicLiterary Terms Author:Ted Alexandro
“I often think about my future wife and how lax she's been about getting in touch with me.” ThinkingWifeMy FutureLaxFuture Wife Author:Ted Alexandro
