Comedian Quote by Nick Swardson
“If you want to be a comedian, go out. Do a week in Des Moines, Iowa. Try to make those people laugh.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "Comedy Bang! Bang!", 2015
Comedy skill improves through real audience feedback and immersion in diverse settings.
In simple terms: Practice comedy by performing for real audiences.
Key Takeaway
Get on stage, test material live.
Themes
comedy
practice
audience
growth
Mood
energetic
determined
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- stand‑up gigs
- open‑mic nights
- touring small towns
- testing new jokes
Key Concepts
improvisation
cultural observation
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What venue challenges you most?
- How do you adapt jokes for different crowds?
A Different Perspective
Audience reactions can be hostile, limiting confidence.
![“I wouldn't mind gigging around the same era as Jesus, after he gives his speech about the meek and how blessed they are and all that type of bullshit, going up there and doing a flat 20 [minutes]. I reckon I'd have better stagecraft and presence than Jesus. Yea, I'm a better stand-up comedian than…” quote by Jim Jefferies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0fb/jim-jefferies-8092_blessed_i-wouldn-t-mind-gigging-around-the-same_24477.jpg)
