48 Quotes by Ted Alexandro

It’s harder to reveal sides of yourself that make you vulnerable but it’s another muscle that can be developed and one that I think is worthwhile. That said, everyone finds their style. It’s personal.

That heightened dynamic can produce interesting, funny ideas that are phrased in ways that surprise even you, as the performer.

I don’t know that I have a single comedy philosophy. But talking about things that matter to you is a good place to start. Listening is a big part of it, too.

I’ve seen people who are not very likeable but hilarious. I think comedians get to a point where they know they’re funny, so they don’t care – in the sense that they know what they’re doing. They have a skill.

I think there comes a time in any comedian’s career where they can either coast or keep growing and evolving.

A crowd is the only way to know if something works. Telling a friend or two doesn’t matter. A crowd is what tells you what works or doesn’t, so I’d rather go in front of them cold and see.

TV is a different animal. It’s not a club set. As you said, you do short sets on TV – about five minutes. So you have to get that rhythm down and also be aware of the camera so you’re connecting with the viewers at home as well as the studio audience. It’s a different muscle to develop.

Inherent in mourning is celebration. Mourning without celebration or some form of acceptance leaves you stuck.

Comedians are thinkers. The best ones are akin to philosophers, in my opinion.