Airports Quote by David Cross
“I was in Antwerp - which, I had about 20 shows left at that point - and a guy said, "That's Dave Attell's." Also, Antwerp was my smallest audience, so the guy was right there. I was like, "What?" He said, "Dave Attell does a bit about, 'Why are there luggage stores in the airport?'" I had never seen that, and I would never ever, ever, ever - please believe me - I would never lift material from somebody ever, and certainly not knowingly.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: Live at the Comedy Cellar, 2005
The speaker recounts a joke about a comedian’s material being lifted, emphasizing originality and ethical boundaries in comedy.
In simple terms: He stresses not copying others’ jokes.
Key Takeaway
Respect originality, avoid plagiarism.
Themes
ethics
creativity
comedy
originality
integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- stand-up shows
- writing sessions
- creative brainstorming
- content creation
Key Concepts
intellectual property
artistic integrity
performance ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your work remains original?
- What pressures lead comedians to borrow material?
A Different Perspective
Originality can be hard to verify in live performance.
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