--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There's something so scary about trying…" description: "\"There's something so scary about trying out new material and being completely comfortable jumping into the abyss with a comedic idea.\" — Judd Apatow" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d03/judd-apatow-1471_abyss_there-s-something-so-scary-about-trying_615511.jpg" --- # There's something so scary about trying out new material… ![“There's something so scary about trying out new material and being completely comfortable jumping into the abyss with a comedic idea.” quote by Judd Apatow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d03/judd-apatow-1471_abyss_there-s-something-so-scary-about-trying_615511.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d03/judd-apatow-1471_abyss_there-s-something-so-scary-about-trying_615511.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d03/judd-apatow-1471_abyss_there-s-something-so-scary-about-trying_615511.jpg) > “There's something so scary about trying out new material and being completely comfortable jumping into the abyss with a comedic idea.” [Judd Apatow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/judd-apatow/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Attempting new comedic material feels terrifying because it requires vulnerability and risk-taking. **In simple terms:** Fear of trying new jokes. Key Takeaway Embrace risk to grow creatively. Themes creativity fear risk Mood anxious motivated Type inspirational practical When to use this quote - stand‑up performance - writing workshops - pilot testing - creative brainstorming Key Concepts vulnerability innovation Questions to Reflect On - What scares you most about trying something new? - How can you prepare for possible failure? 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