Sometimes I start off shows by explaining to people that it's just a bunch of stories - I always say 'It's like standup, just less funny.' — Ari Shaffir Copy Share Image
I've never really considered doing stand up, but I have done readings/spoken word things fairly often in which I'll just tell a bunch of stories and run off at the mouth. I'm a big tangent person. — Laurie Notaro Copy Share Image
