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Paul McKenna's Positivity Podcast

111 - Sarah Millican

Nov 23, 2023
Award-winning comedian, Sarah Millican, discusses maintaining a positive outlook, creative comedy writing, overcoming shyness through humor, finding solace in cinema, balancing work and breaks, and closing with inspirational quotes on success and happiness.
32:45

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  • Sarah Millican collects 'nuggets' of funny ideas while on tour for her comedy material, ensuring a cohesive structure in her performances.
  • Sarah Millican found confidence and connection through stand-up comedy after hitting rock bottom post-divorce, highlighting the cathartic power of sharing personal experiences on stage.

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Sarah Milliken's Writing Process

Sarah Milliken shares her creative process for writing jokes, emphasizing the importance of starting with 'nuggets' of funny ideas that she gathers while on tour. She meticulously collects these nuggets and adheres to a rule where she doesn't introduce new material into her shows on impulse, ensuring that her performances maintain a cohesive structure and quality over time.

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