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“The important thing, once you get 'em laughing, is to keep 'em laughing until you're through. With a 90-minute feature, you've got to stop the laughter and then pick it up again, which is tough.” quote by Hal Roach
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“The important thing, once you get 'em laughing, is to keep 'em laughing until you're through. With a 90-minute feature, you've got to stop the laughter and then pick it up again, which is tough.”

Hal Roach

About This Quote

Comedy requires timing: start laughter, pause, then revive it, a challenging rhythm for long performances.

In simple terms: Comedy needs careful timing to keep laughter alive.

Key Takeaway

Master comedic pacing.

Themes

comedy timing audience engagement performance

Mood

playful strategic

Type

entertainment professional

When to use this quote

  • stand-up
  • film
  • theatre
  • live events

Key Concepts

laugh pacing show structure energy management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you gauge when to pause laughter?
  • What techniques sustain humor over long periods?
A Different Perspective

Audience mood can be unpredictable.

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