Simon Rich
Blocks w/ Neal Brennan
Navigating the Pressure of Performance
This chapter explores the intense pressures and anxieties faced by comedians performing in high-stakes environments like Saturday Night Live. The speakers discuss the fear of failure, self-doubt, and the surreal experiences that come with preparing and performing sketches. Through humor and personal anecdotes, they examine the balance between external expectations and personal feelings, highlighting the complexities of character creation in storytelling.
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