American - Author | January 15, 1985 -
Toughing out the winter is a dedication to my heritage, both in terms of not going 'soft' by kowtowing to nature's volatility and staying physically close to my family in New England. I don't run from that kind of pressure.
Josh Gondelman
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I grew up in the Boston suburbs and inherited a stubborn New England refusal to acknowledge frigid temperatures.
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'Are you sure you're going to be warm enough?' is a question I get a lot.
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In my early years doing standup, I bombed a lot.
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For many comedians, two common anxiety triggers include performing in front of family members and doing brand new material.
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A standup set ends on a buildup of tension and subsequent release for a big laugh.
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Nonresidents have a tendency to rush their visits to Harlem.
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I think the term 'Twitter comedian' can seem like a pejorative because it's not a job, really, and there's such a low barrier for entry to get started.
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I don't want to have to be a teacher so I can be a comedian.
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I feel like, in Boston, I was a little too complacent. I could get on stage when I wanted. I didn't feel like I was pushing myself. I could get work in New England and not have to travel too much.
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I tweeted that Tom Brady's politics are 'garbage,' which may have been hyperbolic.
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I like to see my parents, and they like it when I'm around.
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