On Loving Difficult Heroes

When I was young I aspired to be Bill Cosby and I identified with Woody Allen. Who are we when the artists who shaped us do the unthinkable?

PRO STANDUP COMEDY TIP: If you have a bit that gets laughs and has multiple punchlines that work, and you can’t think of a good way to end it, congratulations! That’s now your closer. Because if you end your set with “Thank you very much goodnight!” you’re technically closing on an applause break.

Remember, it’s almost never about the art, and it’s rarel…