602 Legendary Comedian Bill Burr — Fearless with Tim Ferriss

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n this episode, host Tim Ferriss interviews world-renowned comedian Bill Burr. They discuss his career, how he's overcome doubts and tough decisions, and what it takes to be successful.

The author describes a comedy show that went poorly due to a lack of audience engagement. The amphitheater setting and daylight made it difficult for the comedians to connect with the audience, who was mostly milling around and not paying attention. One comedian even left the stage early. The author reflects on how this experience made him realize that comedy requires a certain level of intimacy and darkness in order to be successful.

A comedian describes his experience of being booed off stage at a variety show. He reflects on how he could have handled the situation better, and how it made him feel.

The individual recounting their story grew up in Massachusetts and was a shy child. One time, for their birthday, they received a cowboy outfit that they loved. The individual goes on to say that they think their career was over after an embarrassing incident, but they're glad that people enjoyed it.

A comedian recalls how he got into comedy as a way to cope with being bullied as a kid. He talks about the comedians who influenced him, including Bob Hope and Richard Pryor.

George Carlin was a comedian who became popular in the 1970s. He grew up in a time when there were only three TV channels and becoming a comedian seemed like a far-off dream. He started buying records of other comedians, including Eddie Murphy, and memorizing their bits. It wasn't until high school that he realized he wanted to be a comedian himself.

The individual worked in warehousing and found it to be a fun job. They noted that the people who worked there were mostly class clowns, musicians, addicts, and alcoholics. The boss was particularly strange, and the individual found it to be a great job for people like them who were working their way through college.

The individual was laid off from their job because a co-worker was constantly coming out and interrupting everyone. The individual then asks for a raise and gets laid off. They end up collecting unemployment and decide to become a comedian.

The individual talks about how, as a shy and withdrawn kid, they forced themselves to do things that made them nervous. They started doing radio because it was a good baby step between performing and being funny to a live crowd. They remember one particular incident where they were broadcasting to the dorms late at night and no one was calling in. They finally said that somebody should call in and tell them they hate them, and someone did. The caller apologized and said his girlfriend had told him to call back and apologize. The individual talks about how, even though they are now more comfortable, they still get shy in certain situations.

In 1992, a shy and scared comedian made a New Year's resolution to go on stage and perform. Three weeks later, he signed up for a talent contest at Emerson College. His only goal was to walk on stage and start talking. He wrote some material, but mostly improvised. He ended up not winning the contest, but he had accomplished his goal.

The individual describes their experience of performing stand-up comedy for the first time and how it made them realize that this was what they wanted to do with their life. They recount how they had tried a variety of different jobs before, but none of them made them feel as alive as this one did. They talk about how they were in the middle of the pack in terms of talent, but that didn't matter to them because they had finally found their calling.

The individual describes their experience of bombing during a stand-up comedy routine at a bar. They recount feeling embarrassed and sitting in the first empty chair they could find for the remainder of the show. They mention that this experience still haunt them in different ways even years later.

The individual talks about how they never got past the "teenage years" of feeling like an idiot. They talk about how, inevitably, everyone makes mistakes and gets caught eventually. They talk about how, over time, you get used to making mistakes and it doesn't hurt as much anymore. They talk about how, at a certain point, they realized that making mistakes could be funny and started trying to make people laugh by annoying them. In the end, they talk about how their dad is hilarious and how he would always flip out whenever they broke something.

Gold digging is a problem in America, and comedian Chris Rock addresses it in his stand-up routine. He talks about how society fails to address the issue, and how it affects men. He also talks about how he has changed his view of the comedy business, and how he now focuses on doing what he loves.

Some comedians believe that using curse words is a way to "steroid up" their material, but this is not always the case. Often, when people say they want a comedian to work clean, they also mean that the comedian should avoid saying anything that might make people uncomfortable. This can be limiting for comedians who want to be more raw and real with their material.

Bill Burke is a comedian who has been in the business for a long time. He has seen other comedians get too into the business and become "that guy." He says that if you get too into the business, you become homeless. He also says that if you're in the business, you have to be able to apologize to people even if you're not sorry.

Podcast host and comedian Marc Maron discusses how he got his start in comedy and how he deals with joke fail videos being uploaded to the internet. He also talks about how he writes and records his sponsor reads, including one for sherry's berries.

In 2007, comedian Adam Carolla was one of the first podcasters to take on sponsors. He did standard sponsored reads for a while, but then felt weird about it and started making fun of the sponsors instead. This led to a situation where a company asked him to take down a sponsorship because it was too homoerotic and homophobic. Carolla refused, and the company ended up selling more product because of the publicity.

Comedian Al Madrigal describes how he found success with his comedy podcast, "How Did This Get Made?" He explains how he and his co-hosts approach comedy from a perspective of "giving the people what they want."

A comedian describes how he came up with the idea for his animated TV show. He was pitching ideas to a studio and they weren't interested. As he was leaving, he mentioned an idea he had for a cartoon and they loved it. The show is based on stories he used to tell when he was a young comic.

In 2010, Vince Vaughn started work on an animated show loosely based on his family life. The show, which is still in development, follows the lives of a mother and her two children. Vaughn has said that anything could happen on the show, and that it is family-oriented.

The writer describes how the show came to be and the thought process behind some of the scenes, including the one with the animated balls. He also talks about how he met the woman who drew them.

In order to generate new ideas, comedian Joseph Swam recommends trying something new or getting a different perspective. When writing material for a new show, he tries to break all the "rules of hack" by including jokes that may be considered hacky.

Don't give up if you want to be a stand-up comedian. Just get on stage and keep trying new things. Eventually, you'll find your groove and be able to write material that is worthy of keeping. On stage, writing can mean either taking notes or just winging it. Great stand-up comedians are usually able to do both. If you want to assess someone's potential, just see if they have the commitment to get on stage and try. As for training, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Just keep trying different things until you find what works for you.

Some people just don't have a sense of humor, and it can be tough to deal with them. Anna Clara Ortoni suggests that instead of getting annoyed, we should try to encourage them. She also says that if we're trapped with them at a cocktail party, it's best to just walk away.

The comedian explains that when he used to perform at a comedy club, he would try to make the most of every show, even if there were only a few people in the audience. He would commit to his jokes and act even sillier, trying to make the audience laugh and have a good time. He learned that he could either let a negative person ruin his night or he could choose to have fun with the situation. He says that this mentality has helped him in his work ethic, and that even if he only has a few people to perform for, he will give it his all.

Josh Adam's talks about his experience renting out Madison Square Garden for a day and playing Led Zeppelin covers with his friends. He says the experience took away the scariness of performing at the venue and that he and his band had a blast.

Joe Derosa opened for comedian Paul Virzi, wearing an old lady sweater that Virzi thought made him a target for hecklers. When Virzi took the stage, he joked about Derosa for ten minutes. He then went on to talk about how he knew he killed that night. If he could have any billboard, he would put a message on it that says "No, it isn't."

It's better to just exist thinking you're going to be fine until it's not fine, and then when it's not fine, you can just handle it.

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