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Big if True goodies
Jokes, deals, and thoughts on Kanye.
21 hrs ago
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10 Good Things from Maria Bamford, Lena Dunham, Stephen King, Sarah Silverman, etc.
Also: Jealousy, Taomedy, and specificity.
Mar 25
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My fave opening joke ever is Louis CK's broke bit
A great opening joke is relatable, self-effacing, and hilarious.
Mar 22
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The Comedy Stack offers a way to track your comedy career
A tool for tracking performances, managing material, financial planning, etc.
Mar 20
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Matt Ruby
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14 secrets that will make you a great storyteller
Strategically withhold information. Use the art of purposeful silence. Imagine yourself smiling from ear to ear. And lots more...
Mar 18
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Matt Ruby
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How to avoid being a hack
Steven Pressfield: "The hack condescends to his audience. He thinks he's superior to them. The truth is, he's scared to death of them."
Mar 15
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Things that aren't doing the thing
Smokescreens are everywhere.
Mar 13
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Who am I and why am I here?
Writers give lessons learned from Jo Koy's monologue bomb.
Mar 11
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Personas: How Larry David, Bob Dylan, and Woody Allen go to extremes
They all follow Derek Sivers' advice: "Be an extreme character."
Mar 8
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Don't get too obsessed with killing
Sean Patton offers up some wisdom about killing, pandering, and challenging audiences.
Mar 6
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Neal Brennan: "When you laugh, you're more likable."
"You're having more of a conversation with them. You're in the moment with them."
Mar 4
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10 Good Things: Rick Rubin’s advice to comedians and Seinfeld on Lorne Michaels' secret weapon
Also: How B.J. Novak started doing standup, 2024 Rodney Dangerfield, and more.
Mar 1
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