By watching the great, old comedians I picked up a few…
“By watching the great, old comedians I picked up a few tricks about how to do physical comedy. And whenever I could learn something, I sort of added that to my repertoire.”
About This Quote
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Learning from masters lets you absorb techniques and expand your own skill set.
In simple terms: Study great comedians to improve your physical comedy.
Observe, practice, and integrate new tricks.
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When to use this quote
- stand‑up shows
- theatre rehearsals
- improv workshops
- film acting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make borrowed tricks uniquely yours?
- What physical comedy style suits your personality?
May rely too heavily on imitation, limiting originality.