Bill Burr Reveals His Approach To Success

Have you ever wondered what the secret to success in comedy is? Ever feel like it's just this massively intimidating idea, like this enormous blob of ectoplasmic goop that has no

How to Write Comedy Like Bill Burr

Recently I got an e-mail from a guy who said, "Jerry, I've been reading your stuff and Bill Burr doesn't use any of the structures you talk about:" REALLY? Bill Burr has

Jerry Seinfeld Intends to Die Standing Up

If success leaves a paper trail, then Jerry Seinfeld could be hit with a littering fine. Comedians; both aspiring and veteran should take a couple

Comedian Lesson: Paralyzed By Analysis

Trying to make a decision on whether or not to try stand up comedy or whether or not to get into stand-up? It's not an easy decision. As humans our

Comedian Lessons | Jokes About Death

Comedian Lesson: When I tell my students that you can write comedy about anything, I mean that. There are ways--I believe--to talk about anything using humor... One of my students recently

How To Write Comedy | Conan Writer Rips On His Boss…

Conan Writer Deon Cole talks about Conan's tattoos:or the lack thereof, and how he wrote a joke that didn't make the cut: Deon talks about how he

“How Can I Be More Funny?”

How a comedian can use visual imagery in his comedy material to trigger stronger laughs. By Jerry Corley | The Stand Up Comedy Clinic A young comedian came

What is Funny?

What is funny? You really want to know what's funny? How 'bout some dumb-ass blogger trying to write an article entitled "What is Funny?!" Funny is such a subjective term. How is