In every case, I find pre-planning noble, but not always that useful in comedy. You know comedy once you're doing it.
John MulaneyPart of standup is being loose and having a good time yourself and that translates to the audience.
John MulaneyMy standup persona is like I'll heighten things, but I'm observing the world as it is in sort of a heightened emotional state.
John Mulaney