The Ultraspeaking Podcast S2E2 An Interview with Jesse Warren on Improv, Stand-up, and Comedy Advice
Nov 8, 2022
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Using Alcohol As An Improv Crutch
- Jesse showed up drunk to early improv classes to blunt anxiety and tapered alcohol over time.
- He used that strategy as a personal crutch, not a recommended approach.
Start From Zero And Practice Often
- Do start from 'not funny' if you must; trust deliberate practice will produce fast progress.
- Commit to frequent open mics and adapt instantly to different room sizes.
Daily Comedy Consumption Shapes Voice
- Do consume high-quality comedy every day to absorb cadence, rhythm, and comedic instincts.
- Let the cadence you like unconsciously infect your speaking style.