Not that that's the goal, but sometimes these funny insights can also be deeply profound.
Ted AlexandroSometimes crowds start out not liking someone but then they shift and love them. Or vice versa. It can shift on a dime.
Ted AlexandroI think the more you hone your voice, take risks and talk about things that matter, the better chance you have of getting into the realm of the philosophers of stand up. But you have to be funny.
Ted AlexandroA crowd is the only way to know if something works. Telling a friend or two doesn't matter. A crowd is what tells you what works or doesn't, so I'd rather go in front of them cold and see.
Ted AlexandroTV is a different animal. It's not a club set. As you said, you do short sets on TV - about five minutes. So you have to get that rhythm down and also be aware of the camera so you're connecting with the viewers at home as well as the studio audience. It's a different muscle to develop.
Ted Alexandro