Quote by Alexei Sayle

As a comic, you try something and if it works you go with it and grind it to death.

As a comic, you try something and if it works you go with it

Summary

This quote highlights the approach of a comic performer when testing out new material. It suggests that once they see a joke or concept resonating with the audience and yielding positive reactions, they will continue to extensively utilize it in their act to maximize its comedic potential. The phrase "grind it to death" implies that the comic will persistently and repetitively incorporate the successful element until its comedic value has been fully extracted. Essentially, the quote underlines the trial-and-error process combined with the exploitation of successful material in the world of comedy.

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By Alexei Sayle

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