Format:
1 Online-Ressource (xi, 290 pages)
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illustrations
Edition:
First edition
Edition:
Also published in print
ISBN:
9781472526113
Series Statement:
Performance books
Content:
"What is it to be a stand-up comedian? To be funny, solo? You have no character-role, no double-act partner, and nowhere to look but out into the darkness, with just a microphone, an audience and your imagination. This is a job without an annual appraisal; a job where you are publicly appraised every ten seconds. The results are harsh and obvious: if the audience isn't laughing, you 'died'; if they can't stop, you 'killed'. Deborah Frances White and Marsha Shandur unpack the inner-workings of the minds of comics, sharing their secrets, insecurities and successes; their bete noirs and their biggest fears. Featuring interviews with a host of comedians including Stephen K Amos; Mick Foley; Andrew Maxwell; Mark Watson; Greg Davies; Richard Herring; Phill Jupitus; Jim Jeffries; Marc Maron; Brendon Burns; Nathan Caton and Judah Friedlander, this excellent book lets you in to the hearts and minds of celebrated comedians, away from the stage and off the mic"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Part One Preparation -- Inspiration -- Material: Deborah Frances-White talks to Paul Provenza: Deborah Frances-White talks to Marcus Brigstocke -- Structuring your set: Deborah Frances-White talks to Sarah Millican -- Part Two Performance -- Getting started: Marsha Shandur talks to Stewart Lee -- Developing your comedy: Deborah Frances-White talks to Robin Ince -- Part Three Mastering more than the basics -- Owning the room: John-Luke Roberts on the alternative comedy memorial society -- The best-laid plans -- Part Four Lifestyle: Phil Jupitus talks to Eddie Izzard.
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Also published in print
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781472526380
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1472526384
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781472522122
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781472527196
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1472527194
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe
Language:
English
DOI:
10.5040/9781472526113
