I’ve worked with 5 comedians in the country I live in twice (once a duo, once a trio). It was not something I wanted to do, but the place I worked for just assumed I wouldn’t mind being on TV because everyone wants to be famous- right? Though I did what was wanted for the cameras I was obviously not comfortable.
Anyhow, I was amazed that when the cameras stopped rolling how ‘dark’ all the comedians were irl. They apologized to me for the ‘BS’ and basically implied that they were being forced by their agents to do certain things.
So, my questions to you are: are you in total control of your comedy routine or do you have other factors you have to take into account?
Also, when you are not in the public spotlight do you feel you are pressured to be funny/cheerful because of your job?
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I’ve worked with 5 comedians in the country I live in twice (once a duo, once a trio). It was not something I wanted to do, but the place I worked for just assumed I wouldn’t mind being on TV because everyone wants to be famous- right? Though I did what was wanted for the cameras I was obviously not comfortable.
Anyhow, I was amazed that when the cameras stopped rolling how ‘dark’ all the comedians were irl. They apologized to me for the ‘BS’ and basically implied that they were being forced by their agents to do certain things.
So, my questions to you are: are you in total control of your comedy routine or do you have other factors you have to take into account?
Also, when you are not in the public spotlight do you feel you are pressured to be funny/cheerful because of your job?
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