A comedian does funny things. A good comedian does things funny.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True comedic skill lies in the execution of an action, not just the action itself.
- In plain terms
- Good comedy is about how you do things, not just what you do.
- What can you take from it?
- Execution matters more than the idea.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it the joke or the timing?
- How do you deliver content effectively?
Another view
Sometimes simple actions work best regardless of execution.
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