Stephen Colbert: How “Breaking” on Stage Unlocked His Comedic Powers
The Great Creators with Guy Raz
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How Do You Get Better as a Writer or a Composer?
I was actually 51 when the show started. Got it when i was 50. It's fun to have learned a new school skill at this age. I think on average, we put in a good effort. We care every day. But whether or not we're getting better is, in some ways up to the audience. Never stop caring. Try to remember those things that i learned through improvisation. If someone pitches me an idea, try to add to their idea before you discard it. And then youmight discover something together that's better than anything you could invent together. Invention comes out of you. Discovery comes from, i know, not where. The love is the love of the
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