Comedy Quote by Steven Wright
“It's very interesting, the joke comes first and then the wording comes within five seconds, maybe ten seconds. My thing is to get the joke across in as few words as possible. However, sometimes a word that's not really needed does help the rhythm of it. It's a gut feeling.”
About This Quote
Source Comedy routine: Stand‑up special, 1990s
He emphasizes delivering jokes concisely, but sometimes extra words improve rhythm.
In simple terms: Keep jokes short, but rhythm matters.
Key Takeaway
Balance brevity with flow.
Themes
comedy
communication
timing
Mood
humorous
analytical
Type
comedic
instructional
When to use this quote
- writing jokes
- public speaking
- script editing
Key Concepts
rhythm
economy of language
Questions to Reflect On
- When does extra wording help?
- How to gauge audience rhythm?
A Different Perspective
Over‑editing can dilute humor.
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