Jay Leno on Stand-Up, Bombing, and the Lessons he Learned From Richard Pryor | Fly on the Wall
Episode Description
Jay Leno shares a few pieces of wisdom for young stand-up comedians and reflects on some of the things he’s learned in his more than 40 years of performing.
On Cadence13’s Fly on the Wall, Saturday Night Live stars Dana Carvey and David Spade take listeners behind the scenes and reminisce about their favorite SNL moments, memories, and sketches with special guests.
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Brief Summary
Comedians discuss resilience, discipline, and adapting material in the evolving landscape of stand-up comedy.
Key points
- The Tightest 18 Minutes. I realized I didn’t have 45 minutes, I had 18 minutes, but it was the tightest 18 minutes.
- Discipline in Comedy. You have to have the discipline to throw out everything that’s not funny.
- The Golden Age of Comedy. A comic reflects on the past and the perceived golden age of comedy.
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Episode highlights
- The Tightest 18 MinutesI realized I didn’t have 45 minutes, I had 18 minutes, but it was the tightest 18 minutes.“I had 18 minutes but it was the tightest 18 minutes.”1:13Mar 29, 2023
- Discipline in ComedyYou have to have the discipline to throw out everything that’s not funny.“You’re there to work, you have 20 minutes.”1:30Mar 29, 2023
