Losing My University Degree
Reblogged from Diary of a Toronto Stand-Up Comedian:
Reblogged from Diary of a Toronto Stand-Up Comedian:
Reblogged from Diary of a Toronto Stand-Up Comedian:
A compelling premise that builds tension, followed by a sudden release of that tension by way of a succinct punchline with a definitive click moment and topped off with an equally abrupt physical gesture…this sketch has it all:
Reblogged from Diary of a Toronto Stand-Up Comedian:
If you say X, it’s false. If your client says X, it’s true. You need to get them to vocalize their need.
But how does this relate to stand-up comedy?
Yesterday I mused that celebrities attract us because they are the most successful of our species. It’s lead me to write the following bit that is going to be a candidate to enter my seven-minute stand-up comedy set.
UPDATED Feb 7 2012! Since visiting an open mic, I’ve updated this joke (older version can be seen at the end of this post)


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Some of you, well let’s face it, all of you may be a little puzzled about my picks…Russell Peters? Joe Rogan? Are you serious? What about Hedburg and Rickles and …
Let me explain: a great comedian, in my definition, is someone that has been able to handle both the mic AND the money well.
In this day and age, it’s simply not enough to be a good artist. I’ll go out on a limb to say we may never hear the best musicians because they sometimes simply don’t know how to advertise themselves.
So here’s why I picked them:
Richard Pryor: he made jokes about having sex with white women in the seventies. Wow. From impressions to story-telling to character work, it’s easy to understand why he’s favorite.
Paul Mooney – he co-wrote many of Richard Pryor’s stand-up material and many of his sketches on SNL. In addition, his stand-up body of work is impressive because he’s funny while presenting very poignant arguments; something I want to be able to perfect in my own act.
Ricky Gervais – The Office. The Extras. The Ricky Gervais show (podcast). The body of work speaks for itself. He’s also great at presenting arguments (as long as he’s not arguing with Mr. Karl Dilkington, that is.
Louis CK – his stand up stands the test of time. In addition, he’s the first guy I heard to called his 5-year old daughter retarded.
Joe Rogan – I prefer his podcasts to his stand-up, myself, but that’s probably because I’m a huge nerd . What impresses me about Joe is his business savvy. He has the number one podcast and is immensely popular on Twitter. His fans have access to him and he’s created a following that few comedians have. That’s the future of comedy: comedians creating followings that they take with them wherever they go, regardless of which channel or radio station they’re on.
Jerry Seinfeld – Timeless. I read Sein Language in grade seven and it had me rolling with laughter even then. My friends didn’t get it…
Dane Cook – I don’t know any recent comedians that have been able to sell out Madison Square Gardens TWICE. Love him or hate him, he couldn’t care less.he has a family of fans that he interacts with on a daily basis that loves him.
Dave Chappelle – the transition from stand-up to late night has left a lot dead bodies on the battlefield. He killed it, and left on his own terms.
Russell Peters – stand up good, business side and audience engagement great.
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