This chapter chronicles the speaker's journey through the comedy scene, detailing their experiences in improv, sketch writing, and the rise of digital platforms like YouTube. They reflect on the supportive community among comedians and the evolution of comedy spaces, including their time at notable clubs and participation in collaborative projects like 'Broad City.' Through personal anecdotes and insights, the chapter highlights the transformative impact of online content on their comedic career and the larger landscape of comedy.
Over the past four years, Paul W. Downs has been one of the people responsible for constructing the ongoing story of a lifer standup comic on the show Hacks. Paul talks with Marc about how his comedy background is very different from the fictional Deborah Vance, with his training at the UCB Theater, his days at the vanguard of internet video comedy, and his entry into the world of Broad City. They also talk about embarrassment, becoming less odd with age, and the current crisis in comedy development.
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