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Quote by Scott Raab

“I think there's a core of real anger or misery inside every true stand-up comic.”

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Scott Raab, born in 1952, is an American author whose works span a variety of genres, including novels, non-fiction, and poetry. He is known for his unique writing style and profound insights into social issues. more

“As a kid, I was terrified. I was a bed wetter and I had to go to sleepaway camp every summer, which was humiliating and terrifying. I had lots of insecurities and scaredness. I covered it with being funny and tough, but it's hard to be tough when you're making your cot in your bunk over soaking wet sheets and acting like nobody can smell anything.”

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Author:Sarah Silverman

“Never relinquish the initiative.”

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Author:Charles de Gaulle

“There are so many great comedies, right now. I like how comedies are really mixing. They're not just one thing. It can be very moving and dramatic, and yet hilarious.”

Moving Comedy One Thing Right Now Dramatic Just One Mixing Very Moving Great Comedy

Author:Sarah Silverman

“I'm a total one-hour drama addict. I think when you're a comedian, you tend towards dramas because that's the less stressful thing to watch.”

Thinking Hours Watches Drama Comedian Addict Stressful One Hour

Author:Sarah Silverman

“Every time I'm in editing, there's always a moment where you think, "Maybe this should be six or seven minutes shorter, but I'm losing character and story that I think is important." When I like things, I'm not in a rush for them to end.”

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Author:Judd Apatow

“There are people that entertainment is something they do at the end of a long hard day at work, and they want to be entertained and have it over quickly. They're like, "Entertain me fast!"”

People Want Long Ends Hard Entertainment Hard Days

Author:Judd Apatow

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