Character Quote by Michael Patrick King
“The jokes I used to do on 'Sex and the City' were always comic character things, and they were rarely hard jokes. As soon as you go up in front of people, it demands laughter.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Comedy Writer’s Handbook, 2015
Live comedy demands material that elicits laughter from an audience; jokes must be crafted for performance, not just written.
In simple terms: Comedy on stage must make people laugh.
Key Takeaway
Write jokes that work live.
Themes
humor
performance
audience
Mood
lighthearted
practical
Type
instructional
creative
When to use this quote
- stand‑up routine
- TV script
- live theater
- improvisation
Key Concepts
Comedy theory
writing technique
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a joke land with a crowd?
- How to adapt written humor for live shows?
A Different Perspective
Hard jokes can also succeed if timed well.
