"Dan and Doug didn't wait for anyone to 'pick' them—they built their own stage. They started with the Hammerkatz sketch group at NYU, then hustled their way into the legendary Upright Citizens Brigade. The first time they remember getting paid to be funny, they earned a bunch of Chipotle gift cards and some Rolling Rocks. 'We felt like we were rich,' laughs Dan."
"You really quickly realize that nobody's going to care as much as you about your project and your career, so you become 'the lighting guy, the prop master, the costumer, hair and makeup, wardrobe, camera,' on top of acting, writing, and directing."
Dan Gregor and Doug Mand emphasize the importance of treating a career like a startup. They built their own opportunities through sketch comedy and hustled into the Upright Citizens Brigade. They highlight the necessity of taking on various roles in the creative process, from acting to directing, to ensure success. Their journey illustrates that waiting for perfect conditions is unproductive; instead, one should actively create opportunities and embrace the entrepreneurial spirit in their career.
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