I think the more you hone your voice, take risks and talk about things that matter, the better chance you have of getting into the realm of the philosophers of stand up. But you have to be funny. — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
With a project like 'Teachers Lounge,' you're wearing a lot of hats, so it demands hard work and focus if you want to do… — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
Chris Rock went from a guy whose name you knew from SNL to a legendary comedian by working his ass off. — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
Some comedians are silly or goofy or straight joke writers who avoid anything subversive or political. Others are drawn to it. The beauty of… — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
Not that that's the goal, but sometimes these funny insights can also be deeply profound. — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
Comedians have varying levels of training. It can range from classically trained actors (like Robin Williams) to people who took comedy classes to folks… — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
Sometimes crowds start out not liking someone but then they shift and love them. Or vice versa. It can shift on a dime. — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
The blues is a hopeful music. It helps you process something rather than avoid it. It's like mourning, in essence. — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
I'm keeping in shape, you know, gotta look good for the ladies - and certain guys. Hey, I can't control who's looking. I just… — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
A person riding a unicycle on a tightrope doesn't worry about being likeable; they're doing something amazing that very few people can do. — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
Louis CK went from a writer/comedian to winning Emmys for his own show because he works his ass off. — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
Ultimately, an audience wants to laugh. That's who they like, the comedian who makes them laugh. — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
Opening for Louis C.K. during his "Hilarious" tour was a great experience for me. He is the generation just ahead of me, because he… — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
People don't come to a comedy club simply to hear someone's thoughts, no matter how profound. — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
After twenty plus years of performing hundreds of shows a year, I prefer to try things out on stage rather than for friends. I… — Ted Alexandro Copy Share Image
