I was new to acting on a stage in a narrative as opposed to acting on a stage as a stand-up. And like everything else it's just like comfort level. The first time I did stand-up I was at a… — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
Comfort is everything. You start doing something and you want it to be perfect right away, but most babies are born ugly and then they shake it out and you get beautiful toddlers. — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
I don't know if there's a strategy really so much as, like I learned doing standup and had to learn fast, you always just… — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
I never turn on the crowd. Sometimes, you think it's a terrible show, and then afterward, sometimes people say they really liked it. So… — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
If I was at the Comedy Cellar at midnight you yelled at the back of the room. But you, for television, play it to… — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
Ill book a ticket on some garbage airline. I dont wanna name an actual airline so lets make one up, lets just call it… — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
You can't always see both sides of the story. Eventually, you have to pick a side and stick with it. No more equivocating. You… — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
With the first episode [of John Mulaney Show] I tell a story that happened to me accidentally chasing a woman down the subway. — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
Part of standup is being loose and having a good time yourself and that translates to the audience. — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
Maybe I just have high self-esteem, but I have a lot that I really enjoy. — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
I have a lot of stories about being a kid because it was the last time I was interesting. — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
Going on the road for long stretches can seem daunting, and I certainly miss being home sometimes, but the chance to see so many… — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
I do longer runs on things, a lot stories. I really like one-liners, I like a lot of different kinds of standup but I've… — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
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