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THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
EP.204 - JESSE ARMSTRONG
Sep 24, 2023
Adam talks to Jesse Armstrong, writer of Peep Show and Succession, about his comedy influences, leaving the 4th wall unbroken, the challenges of writing Succession, separating the art from the artist, audiences laughing in the wrong way, and whether satire does more harm than good.
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- The writer prioritizes creating comedy that is believable and relatable to the audience.
- The writer acknowledges the fine line between pushing comedic boundaries and maintaining relatability in storytelling.
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Focus on Realness and Truthfulness in Comedy
The writer prioritizes creating comedy that is rooted in realness and truthfulness, believing that humor is most effective when it feels believable and relatable to the audience. While some shows may lean towards excessive and unrealistic scenarios, the writer aims to strike a balance by creating situations that are absurd but still grounded in a sense of reality.
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