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Tom Segura

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

I believe that if I pitch a joke idea and my wife finds it awful, it’s likely to work well on stage.

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The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity | Tom Segura

@ Andrew Huberman

The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity | Tom Segura

05/19/25

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Tom Segura

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

When I perform, if I lose enjoyment in delivering a joke, the audience can sense it, which affects how the joke lands.

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Tom Segura

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The success of a joke often depends on the emotional delivery of the comedian, not just the words themselves.

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Tom Segura

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Comedians often experience a phenomenon where a joke that once received laughter may not resonate with new audiences over time.

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Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

I believe that humor can address serious topics without being offensive, and it's important to differentiate between the subject of a joke and the target.

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Tom Segura

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

In comedy, the audience's collective response can shift over time, making previously funny material seem outdated or unfunny.

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Tom Segura

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Comedy is uniquely subjective, as laughter often occurs involuntarily, making it difficult to convince someone to find a joke funny if they don't connect with it.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Using humor in presentations can be risky; self-deprecating humor is often the safest choice, as it connects with the audience without alienating them.

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Jeff Bezos

12/15/23

@ Lex Fridman

When I come up with an idea, I acknowledge that it will face objections, but I encourage collaboration to refine it into a fully formed concept.

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Tom Segura

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The journey of a comedian involves learning to be vulnerable on stage, which enhances their connection with the audience and leads to better performances.