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The Tight Five
Getting Started
Download Your Workbook
Meet Your Teachers (3:06)
Who Do Our Comics Look Up To? (6:25)
Exercise 1: Who Inspires You?
How to Define Your Comedic Style (4:44)
Exercise 2: Shape Your Own Style
Writing Your "Tight Five"
Where The Best Comedians Look for Inspiration (4:18)
Exercise 3: Find Your Inspiration
Writing What You Know (3:57)
Exercise 4: Finding Your Niche
How to Structure a Great Joke (5:48)
Exercise 5: Turn Your Ideas Into Punchlines
Structuring Your "Tight Five" (3:53)
Exercise 6: Identify Your Opener and Closer
The Pros Breakdown Their Own Jokes
Aaron Berg: Making Self-Deprecation Universal (1:12)
Brian Scott McFadden: Making the Most of a Comedy Gift (1:44)
Gina Brillon: Breaking Down the Set Up/Punchline (1:16)
Godfrey: Keeping It Conversational (4:14)
Marion Grodin: Trimming the Fat (0:50)
Modi: Tinkering With a Bit Until It Works (3:52)
Tom Kelly: Twisting The End (3:00)
Exercise 7: Breakdown This Bit
Your First Open Mic
When Are You Ready to Take Your Five Minutes to the Stage? (3:27)
Getting Over Your Fears (4:39)
How to Own the Room (6:03)
Your Final Pep Talk
The Most Common Mistakes Comics Make (and How to Avoid Them) (5:35)
What It Means to Be a Professional Comedian (3:42)
Exercise 8: Find Your Open Mic
Exercise 9: Submit Your Workbook
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