Where the fuck was I? What was I talking about? (Leans ear toward audience) Breasts, yes I know generally, but how far down the breast line was I? Oh yes oh yes, exploding in aeroplanes. True, true, true. Except for the lies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He admits confusion on stage while making up content.
- In plain terms
- He forgot what he was saying and joked about it.
- What can you take from it?
- Mistakes can be part of performance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle mistakes?
- What makes a joke?
Another view
It assumes the audience finds error funny.
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