15 more lessons on creating like George Carlin
This is the Rubesletter from Matt Ruby. I’m a comedian, writer, and the creator of Vooza. This is a paywalled newsletter. If you’re on the free plan, you’ll still get to read plenty of good stuff, but if you’re a paid subscriber you’ll get exclusive content sent only to those who support financially. Sign up here. Thanks! 15 more lessons on creating like George CarlinPart 2: Challenge everything. Reinvent yourself. Look closely at language. Pay attention to rhythm. Embrace aging. And lots more.Last week’s Rubesletter featured 15 lessons in comedy creativity from George Carlin featuring the words of Carlin, Bill Burr, Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Maher, Roseanne Barr, etc. Here’s another batch of Carlin-related tips… Going low allows you to aim highJudd Apatow:
Source: Judd Apatow on Documenting the Legacy (and Fart Jokes) of George Carlin Choose your words carefully and memorize themCarlin:
Source: Fresh Air (May 20, 2022) Judd Apatow:
Source: Jon And Judd Apatow On Why George Carlin Still Resonates Tape every showCarlin:
Source: Charlie Rose - 11/23/92 Challenge everythingJourney Gunderson, the executive director of the National Comedy Center, which is home to more than 25,000 items from Carlin’s archives.
Source: The Strange Afterlife of George Carlin Carlin:
Source: Funny People at 92nd Street Y Combine self-expression with the outside worldCarlin:
Source: George Carlin's Last Interview Draw inspiration from artists in other mediaCarlin:
Source: The Early George Carlin 1956-1970 Create a unique stewTV Critic Matt Zoller Seitz:
Source: Why Is Louie Such a Remarkable TV Show? Because It Makes Stand-up Comedy Cinematic Reinvent yourselfJudd Apatow:
Source: The Strange Afterlife of George Carlin Judd Apatow:
Don’t offer prescriptionsCarlin:
Source: Brain Droppings Don’t sound like everyone elseCarlin:
Source: Charlie Rose (03/26/1996) Aim for jester, not philosopherCarlin:
Source: Charlie Rose (03/26/1996) Pay attention to rhythmCarlin:
Source: Fresh Air (May 20, 2022) Appeal to all sides of the political spectrumDave Itzkoff, culture reporter for The New York Times:
Source: The Strange Afterlife of George Carlin Live on the border between two culturesCarlin:
Source: Fresh Air (May 20, 2022) Embrace aging and the richer data set it gives youCarlin:
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