The Internet seems like a safe house for the opposite mentality, for cynics and for jerks and for people who want to lash out. And it's a valid thing. It's a valid forum and I'm not going say that they aren't valid feelings. But it's sad. Considering the potential that something like the Internet, that connects so many people, has for good. I think it's sad that it's used so often for nothing but unfounded, overzealous negativity.
Chris GethardEven the prettiest performers and even the most handsome performers, when they get that opportunity, they still need to step up to the plate and deliver.
Chris GethardMania is fun. I won't lie, it's fun. But it's usually followed by a soul-crushing depression.
Chris GethardWhen you try to go back and watch improv on tape, it almost never feels as good as it did when a crowd was laughing at it.
Chris GethardWhen young comedians ask me for advice that's the one thing I always say is if they're improvisers I'm like do improv, don't make that your sole thing. And at the end of the day when you do your best work you also just kinda, by definition flush it down the toilet and never do it again.
Chris Gethard