Steve Cronin Comedy

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nicolemarietherese: benzado: Every time somebody asks if I want to do a show, I think of this, and wonder whether I should make a clean break and just quit improv. This is completely fascinating to me. Because I feel like saying “no” a lot is the complete opposite of what we all think/thought we’re supposed to be doing. I find this concept really interesting, and I think it’s true. I remember listening to Aubrey Plaza’s WTF podcast, and I paused for a second when she said, “Say yes to things.” I think that’s incomplete. It’s really important to say yes to things that excite you, things that are really interesting, and things that you believe are really, really good. If that’s not the case, say no. Time is a very finite resource, so be careful with it. 

nicolemarietherese:

benzado:

Every time somebody asks if I want to do a show, I think of this, and wonder whether I should make a clean break and just quit improv.

This is completely fascinating to me. Because I feel like saying “no” a lot is the complete opposite of what we all think/thought we’re supposed to be doing.

I find this concept really interesting, and I think it’s true. I remember listening to Aubrey Plaza’s WTF podcast, and I paused for a second when she said, “Say yes to things.” I think that’s incomplete. It’s really important to say yes to things that excite you, things that are really interesting, and things that you believe are really, really good. If that’s not the case, say no. Time is a very finite resource, so be careful with it. 

  1. stevecronincomedy reblogged this from nicolemarietherese and added:
    I find this concept really interesting, and I think it’s true. I remember listening to Aubrey Plaza’s WTF podcast, and I...
  2. adambozarth reblogged this from nicolemarietherese and added:
    In the art of improv, saying no is the death of nurturing an idea. We train to make each other’s top-of-mind ideas even...
  3. hatethefuture said: Worked for me. MISS U DRESPEL.
  4. shortmikeshort reblogged this from nicolemarietherese and added:
    Flip it around. What you are doing is saying Yes to the important thing.
  5. uncannybrettwhite said: I like this, but don’t quit improv. I have more practice groups to start and watch fall apart with you. Bonding!
  6. nicolemarietherese reblogged this from benzado and added:
    This is completely fascinating...feel like saying “no”...lot...
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