Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian

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I do shows on the road
What I do have are a very particular set of standup skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long comedy career.
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Why Elon Musk isn’t funny
And how to be the opposite of Elon when it comes to getting laughs.
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Dave Chappelle says, "Comedians have a responsibility to speak recklessly."
But is he right?
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There is no hack subject, only hack approaches
You can do a bit on airplanes or anything else. You just need to take an innovative approach that hasn't been heard 1,000 times before.
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Matt Ruby on "Behind the Bits"
I talk standup, substances, cancel culture, and more with Scott Curtis.
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The comedian who zinged Trump the best
The comedian who’s nailed Trump the best is one who rarely talks politics.
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Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian
Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian
Comic Matt Ruby offers standup comedy philosophy, advice, and inspirational quotes from great comedians. Some praise for posts here...Judd Apatow: "Great." Gary Gulman: “Love this!”
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