“Comedy clubs are arguably one of the last bastions of uncensored, public free speech.” LastsComedySpeechClubsFree SpeechComedy Clubs Author:Ted Alexandro
“TV is a different animal. It's not a club set. As you said, you do short sets on TV - about five minutes. So you have to get that rhythm down and also be aware of the camera so you're connecting with the viewers at home as well as the studio audience. It's a different muscle to develop.” WellsSaidDifferentHomeAnimalAudienceFiveMinutesTvsDown AndCamerasClubsStudiosRhythmMusclesViewersConnectingFive MinutesDifferent Animals Author:Ted Alexandro
“Ultimately, an audience wants to laugh. That's who they like, the comedian who makes them laugh.” WantAudienceLaughingComedian 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
“A person riding a unicycle on a tightrope doesn't worry about being likeable; they're doing something amazing that very few people can do.” PeoplePersonsCan DoWorryRidingLikeableUnicycles Author:Ted Alexandro
“Sometimes crowds start out not liking someone but then they shift and love them. Or vice versa. It can shift on a dime.” SometimesAnd LoveVicesCrowdsVice VersaDimesLiking Someone Author:Ted Alexandro
“Certainly, you want to be liked, but as you gain confidence and experience you're more concerned with expressing yourself and what matters to you.” WantMatterGainsConcernedWhat MattersExpress YourselfGaining Confidence Author:Ted Alexandro
“Sometimes it's fun to explore ideas that might make people uncomfortable. If you let it, there's a lot of self-censoring that can go on in the name of remaining likeable, but I don't find that an artistically interesting path to take.” PeopleIfsIdeasSelfSometimesMightNamesFunInterestingPathGoes OnUncomfortableCensoringLikeable 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