Comedy Quote by Doug Stanhope
“In 20 years of comedy, I've probably had a dozen good points.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: Various performances, 1990‑2020
Comedians often find that only a few jokes truly land, despite many attempts.
In simple terms: Only a few jokes work well.
Key Takeaway
Focus on quality over quantity.
Themes
comedy
creativity
performance
Mood
reflective
humorous
Type
observational
self‑deprecating
When to use this quote
- writing jokes
- testing material
- live shows
Key Concepts
humor theory
audience engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a joke resonate?
- How do you refine material?
A Different Perspective
Even good jokes can fall flat without context.
![“The whole acting and Hollywood [thing], it's just work to me. Stand-up comedy ruins you so badly for doing television. I don't really need to be known anymore than I am. The slight sliver of fame I do have is hard to deal with. If I was actually well-known - I don't even know what to say to people…” quote by Doug Stanhope](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/34c/doug-stanhope-1528_acting_the-whole-acting-and-hollywood-thing-it_124805.jpg)
