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...
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Johnny Carson was Wrong!
I know, I know:how can I say the "King of Television" was wrong, right? And what do I mean by that? Well, the King of Late Night said a long
Top 10 Tips for Performing in Comedy Competitions2
Comedy competitions are a great way to get your name out there, meet other comics and industry professionals and develop a thick, professional skin. By that I mean that you'll
Comedian Lessons | Double Your Laughs With an Honest Reaction
A good comedian needs to get acquainted with the reaction shot. What do I mean by that? Well, if you've ever watched "Friends" or the BBC's "Coupling,"
Comedian Lessons | How Not To Be Invited Back
There are a lot of sayings I remember from the greats, that stick with me to guide me and motivate me during my journey in comedy. I thought I'd share
How To Comedian | How To Get Gigs
That's no typo up there in the title. I'm going to rebrand the word; change it from not only a noun, but also to a verb. The act of being
What’s So Funny?
Years ago, when I was first starting in comedy, I worked with a headliner comedian who said he hadn't written a new joke in 11 years. Why do so many
Ricky Gervais On The Priciples of Comedy
https://youtu.be/WTl_xjOyZsc
Here's another in my series on How To Be A Famous Comedian. (Disclaimer: if you're in it to be famous, you're in it for all the wrong reasons...you need to
Another Comedy Clinic Student Signs with Agent
Chris Rubeiz came to The Stand Up Comedy Clinic as a talented actor and a writer who had done some improv and had some acting jobs. He had
How To Be A Famous Comedian | Louis C.K. pays tribute to George Carlin
I was just writing something about a video I came across on YouTube. It was Louis C.K. paying tribute to the great George Carlin. Then I received an