Quote by Alexei Sayle

I've accentuated the look over the years. As a comic, you try something and if it works you go with it and grind it to death.

I've accentuated the look over the years. As a comic, you tr

Summary

In this quote, the speaker, presumably a comic, reflects on their approach to their performance style. They explain that over time, they have consciously emphasized their appearance or visual features. As a comedian, they have adopted a trial-and-error approach, trying out different comedic techniques and sticking to the ones that evoke positive responses from the audience, relentlessly exploiting those techniques to their fullest potential. The quote captures the idea of refining one's act through repeated experimentation and capitalizing on what proves successful.

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By Alexei Sayle

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