All you have in comedy, in general, is just going with your instincts. You can only hope that other people think that what you think is funny is funny. I don't have an answer but I just try to plough straight ahead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Advice on trusting instincts in comedy when the rules are unclear.
- In plain terms
- Trust your gut because comedy is subjective.
- What can you take from it?
- Intuition is vital when feedback is subjective.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you trust your gut?
- How do you judge art?
Another view
Instincts can sometimes lead you astray.
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