Comedy Quote by Julio Torres
“After writing for 'SNL,' I never felt like I was properly writing sketch comedy. I felt like I was writing like humorous short stories. And I missed that, and I kept wanting to do that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The New Yorker Radio Hour", 2020
He felt his sketch comedy writing turned into short humorous stories, missing the true sketch format.
In simple terms: He missed true sketch comedy.
Key Takeaway
Return to sketch structure.
Themes
writing
comedy
creative frustration
Mood
reflective
longing
Type
creative
personal
When to use this quote
- TV writing
- stand‑up
- personal projects
Key Concepts
sketch format
storytelling
artistic identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What format best captures your humor?
- How can you blend story and sketch?
A Different Perspective
Sketch comedy demands rapid, collaborative creation.
