The article explores the comedian's journey into standup, starting with a nervous debut in 2007. Discovering material often involves taking long walks and observing the public. A standout gig happened early in their career, where unexpected laughter ignited a sense of legitimacy in their craft. On lessons learned, the comedian shares practical tips and deeper insights about laughter's unifying power across diverse audiences. Their latest show, "White Elephant," covers a mix of contemporary themes like love, failure, and amusing anecdotes, including those involving guide dogs, showcasing a mix of humor and relatability.
I was a jittery first year student and figured that doing standup would trick people into thinking I'm more interesting than I am.
If you want a double seat to yourself on a coach then sit near the front as people will instinctively walk towards the back as they get on.
The first night where everything went right and becoming a comedian actually felt plausible.
There’s some showbiz anecdotes and a bit about guide dogs which is really flying.
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