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“You asked what is the secret of a really good sketch. And it is a sketch is a small play. It's got a beginning, and a middle and an end. It should have a plot; it should have the characters, conflict. It is a little play. And in it, will be funny stuff.” quote by Harvey Korman
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“You asked what is the secret of a really good sketch. And it is a sketch is a small play. It's got a beginning, and a middle and an end. It should have a plot; it should have the characters, conflict. It is a little play. And in it, will be funny stuff.”

Harvey Korman

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A good sketch follows a mini‑drama structure with clear beginning, middle, end, plot, characters, and conflict to generate humor.

In simple terms: Sketches need a clear story arc and conflict.

Key Takeaway

Use narrative structure to craft funny sketches.

Themes

creativity storytelling humor structure

Mood

playful energetic

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • improv sessions
  • script development
  • entertainment production

Key Concepts

dramatic theory comedy writing performance arts

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance structure with spontaneity?
  • What makes conflict funny in a sketch?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on formula may stifle originality.

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