You spend so much time in the world of virtual that the actual - which nothing is more actual than stand-up - it's a painful experience for the audience, and the comedian a lot of time - we miss that.
Jerry SeinfeldRead
I'm a big believer than a great bit is a great bit - if I go and see someone I love, like Robert Klein. I want to hear some classics and some new stuff. But a great stand-up bit takes a long time to really polish and perfect, and they're beautiful things when they're done.
Interpretation
Stand-up comedy requires time and effort to perfect, resulting in beautiful performances.
In this quote, Jerry Seinfeld emphasizes the importance of honing one's craft in stand-up comedy. He expresses his belief that great comedic material, much like a finely crafted piece of art, requires significant time and effort to refine, and that the joy of experiencing a well-polished performance is unparalleled. Seinfeld also notes the value of both classic and new material, highlighting the evolution and diversity within comedy.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of dedication and practice in any creative field.
You spend so much time in the world of virtual that the actual - which nothing is more actual than stand-up - it's a painful experience for the audience, and the comedian a lot of time - we miss that.
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Dreading that climax of all human ills the inflammation of his weekly bills.
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Epitaph for a dead waiter - God finally caught his eye.
In the end, everything is a gag.
and then I decided I was a lemon for a couple of weeks.
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