Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 434. Interview with Paul Taylor - "WTF France?" [Video]
Mar 21, 2017
Paul Taylor, comedian behind the Canal+/YouTube series What the F*ck France? and noted for stand-up in France. He talks about rising from Edinburgh struggles to viral TV success. He contrasts scripted TV with live comedy. He shares how fame changed daily life and how a shy person becomes a bold performer on stage.
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Treat Success Like A Surfable Wave
- Paul describes his success as a wave he needs to keep riding rather than a permanent state.
- The TV/YouTube success is temporary (runs through summer) so he must 'swim back out' to find the next opportunity.
Use Live Shows To Rapidly Test Material
- Test jokes live because stage feedback tells you immediately whether material works.
- Paul contrasts same-day stage testing with months-long TV production where a script can take weeks to reach audiences.
Limit Early YouTube Comment Reading
- Paul reads early YouTube comments intensely on release day but limits exposure because comment culture is often negative.
- He checks initial reactions around posting time then stops to avoid demoralisation.