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

Summary

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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By Amy Poehler

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