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From Ventriloquist To Stand‑Up In NYU
- Wayne Federman started as a ventriloquist in high school and did open mics while studying acting at NYU's Tisch School.
- He balanced drama training with nightly stand-up to pursue both acting and comedy careers.
Write Constantly, Test On Stage
- Carry a notebook and write ideas constantly, then test and refine them on stage.
- Bring short bits to live shows and expand them into longer sets over time.
Daily Writing Builds Comic Muscle
- Set a daily writing routine to build material consistently like Jerry Seinfeld's practice.
- Treat disciplined, repeated work as the engine behind great comedic craft.