Come up Quote by Keenen Ivory Wayans
“I think that if you, as a comedian, are trying to be in people's face, then you've got to come up with new stuff every year. We're in a mass consumption phase where people take things for granted and want things to be instant when these are not things that can be instant.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Stand-up Comedy Talk, 1995
Comedians must constantly innovate because audiences expect fresh, immediate content and resist stale material.
In simple terms: Comedians need new jokes yearly.
Key Takeaway
Keep creating fresh material.
Themes
creativity
audience expectations
innovation
Mood
determined
pressured
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- stand-up shows
- writing sessions
- media appearances
- social media content
Key Concepts
comedy industry
mass consumption
instant gratification
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance speed with quality?
- What pressures drive your creative process?
A Different Perspective
New ideas can still be costly and time‑consuming.
