Quote by Steve Coogan

If you are a great dramatic actor then you often don't know if people are enjoying your stuff at all because they are sitting there in silence. But with comedy it's a simple premise. If it's funny, people laugh. If it's not, they don't.

If you are a great dramatic actor then you often don't know

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting experiences of being a dramatic actor versus a comedic actor. A great dramatic actor may find it difficult to gauge the audience's reception since silence can be interpreted in various ways. However, comedy provides a clear indication of success or failure; if the material is funny, people will laugh, but if it falls flat, there will be no laughter. This quote emphasizes the straightforward nature of comedy, where the immediate and tangible reaction of laughter serves as a direct measure of comedic success.

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