I went to an audition last week, and I got a call back to perform on a show w/ some other comedians. I watched each of the other 11 comedians perform and kill. I thought, "Jesus... how are they gonna ever pick a winner(s)? Everyone is funny! Just how many fucking comedians are out there?" As I sat in the back, among the other comedians, I looked around the table and thought this is less a "talent" game and more an "endurance" game. Eventually, some of these comedians will give up, and that's when the ones who stuck it out will move ahead. Until then there are just TOO many of us comedians to all find great success.
Being an original is not just an option, I think its a necessity (at least for personal and artistic growth). I could easily do some piece of shit that would make me more liked, but is that the ultimate goal to all this? There are lots of comedians who get tons of laughs, but afterward I can't remember one joke they told, or if I do, it doesn't resonate in any sort of way. It's like my memory of that comedian is just a video on mute: I can only "see" him in my mind, but can't hear a word he said.
Here's something I came across (and haven't seen in a while). Keep on flowin'.
