Anthony -- I'm thinking that you are referring to the fact that some stage comedians deliver their jokes so that the audience laughs, but the comedian does not laugh along with them, instead keeping
Evan -- Sure, this makes sense. I think it's great that you're thinking about these practical matters. I should preface my response by saying that I have not done material that's structured into separate
Chris -- Yes! In fact, I think everyone who works effectively with groups (comedians, teachers, public speakers, managers) has something in common with an actor -- not always in the sense that a prewritten
Chris -- I think the most important part of what you write in your question is that you have some sort of a plan for how you're going to approach your writing. I haven't thought of the particular plan

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