I believe it is important for comedians to know who came before them.
I will always love to perform standup comedy.
Unquestionably, standup comedy is and has always been an art form.
As much experience, education and awareness as one can attain is important for a comedian.
We teach reading, writing and math by [having students do] them. But we teach democracy by lecture.
Incidentally, I'm still looking for acting work, my first love.