Quote by Amy Poehler

Improvisation is almost like the retarded cousin in the comedy world. We've been trying forever to get improvisation on TV. It's just like stand-up. It's best when it's just left alone. It doesn't translate always on TV. It's best live.

Improvisation is almost like the retarded cousin in the come

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This quote suggests that improvisation, similar to stand-up comedy, is often difficult to capture and translate effectively on TV. The speaker compares improvisation to a "retarded cousin," indicating that it may not always receive the recognition it deserves in the comedy world. They emphasize that both stand-up and improvisation are best experienced live, maintaining the spontaneity and unique connection between performers and audience that can sometimes be lost in the television format.

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