The Power of History in Comedy

TLDRThe speaker shares how studying history has influenced their comedy career and how it has helped them develop their skills. They believe that knowing history is not necessary for comedy, but it has been a lifelong passion and has filled up their comedy in unexpected ways.

Key insights

📚Studying history has been a lifelong passion for the speaker and has helped them in their comedy career.

😂The speaker believes that knowing history is not necessary for comedy.

🎭The speaker feels that studying history has filled up their comedy in unexpected ways.

📖The speaker had conversations with people who thought studying comedy or communication was important, but they disagreed.

🎓The speaker believes that comedy can be practiced and improved, but natural talent plays a big role.

Q&A

Is studying history necessary for comedy?

No, the speaker believes that knowing history is not necessary for comedy, but it has been their lifelong passion.

How has studying history helped the speaker in their comedy career?

Studying history has filled up the speaker's comedy in unexpected ways and has been a source of inspiration.

What did the speaker think of people who studied comedy or communication?

The speaker disagreed with people who thought studying comedy or communication was important for pursuing a career in comedy.

Can comedy be practiced and improved?

Yes, the speaker believes that comedy can be practiced and improved, but natural talent also plays a big role.

What role does history play in the speaker's comedy?

History has been a lifelong passion for the speaker and has helped shape their comedy, filling it up in unexpected ways.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The speaker didn't know that the audience studied history as they love history too and have found that it has helped them in their comedy career.

01:50The speaker believes that knowing history is not necessary for comedy, but it has been their lifelong passion and has filled up their comedy in unexpected ways.

06:43The speaker talks about giving feedback on a script and how they try to provide constructive criticism instead of saying that something is not funny.

08:19The speaker shares a story about attending a screening and making a quick exit, leaving others to provide feedback.