Behavior Quote by Adam Pally
“What I love about sketch is that the writing of it is idea-based. It's not story-based. It's like, 'This is a behavior, and we're going to write, in a small sample, the funniest way to heighten this behavior.' Sitcoms or movies are about story.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Business of Comedy”, 2023
Focus on capturing a behavior in a short, comedic sketch rather than building a full narrative.
In simple terms: Sketches highlight behavior, not story.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize behavior over plot.
Themes
comedy
creativity
improvisation
Mood
playful
energetic
Type
creative
instructional
When to use this quote
- improv classes
- writing workshops
- team brainstorming sessions
Key Concepts
behavioral comedy
idea generation
short-form storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance behavior focus with narrative depth?
- When does a sketch become a story?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on behavior may limit depth or emotional resonance.
![“The thing I love about sketch is sometimes it leads you as opposed to you leading it. So, I don't go out there [thinking], "Oh, I want to make this as silly as possible." In fact, sometimes I get the most enjoyment out of a sketch that plays very real - and it's so real that it's just funny.” quote by Harland Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c32/harland-williams-17630_enjoyment_the-thing-i-love-about-sketch-is-sometim_2972808.jpg)
