I've been doing comedy for 20 years now. I started when I…
“I've been doing comedy for 20 years now. I started when I was 13 and I think for the first 10 years I was impersonating other people.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A comedian reflects on a long career, noting early years spent mimicking others before finding a unique voice.
In simple terms: Early comedy was imitation before originality.
Find your own comedic voice.
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When to use this quote
- stand‑up gigs
- writing workshops
- mentor feedback
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you realize you needed your own style?
- How does imitation help skill development?
May ignore challenges of industry bias.