Stand-Up Comedy Quotes
Quotes on the craft and grit of stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy starts early for many voices here, one recalling devouring cable specials in a cousin's basement and another pursuing the craft as early as art class in 12th grade.
I used to devour a lot of stand-up comedy in my cousin's basement. He had cable and I didn't, so I went there and saw all the comedians.
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When has stand-up comedy been kind to anyone? It goes after anyone who's the target. Comedy attacks, man.
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I just liked stand-up comedy so much. I used to memorize Bill Cosby albums and other people's albums, George Carlin, Flip Wilson.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where did one comedian first discover stand-up specials?
One quote recalls devouring stand-up specials in a cousin's basement thanks to access to cable TV.
When did one speaker begin pursuing stand-up comedy?
One quote says the pursuit started as early as 12th grade.
How does one quote describe stand-up's relationship to its targets?
One quote says stand-up comedy goes after whoever becomes the target, describing comedy as inherently attacking.
What does one quote say keeps the art form alive?
One quote insists stand-up comedy dies unless comedians keep expanding what the art form can do.
Is there more on comedic craft generally?
Yes, our comedy quotes collection covers broader reflections on humor and performance.
Others describe the form's edge more bluntly, noting stand-up comedy attacks whoever becomes the target, and insisting the art form dies unless comedians keep expanding what it can do.
