Believe Quote by John Bishop
“You have to have that emotional investment in the jokes that you're saying otherwise they actually don't work. You can say exactly the same thing, but if you don't believe it's funny at the time that you're saying it, it won't be.”
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up routine, 2015
Authenticity fuels humor; without belief, jokes fall flat.
In simple terms: Believe in your jokes.
Key Takeaway
Own your material fully.
Themes
humor
authenticity
confidence
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- stand‑up
- presentations
- teaching
Key Concepts
performance psychology
self‑efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal belief affect audience reaction?
- What techniques boost genuine confidence?
A Different Perspective
Self‑doubt can sabotage delivery.
![“My emotional investment started when I read the first scene of the actual drama [45 Years]. I can't explain it, there's no logic to it, but the notion of one's youth that somehow comes back but is gone, a man of my age connecting to that timing of life.” quote by Tom Courtenay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6a3/tom-courtenay-34985_age_my-emotional-investment-started-when-i-r_73411.jpg)
