When I’m watching Tom Servo, I don’t feel like I’m in my own body; I’m just reacting and saying what the character in front of me would say. Baron Vaughn Read Quote
One percent of all comics ever reach the level of a Chris Rock or a Jerry Seinfeld. When audiences come to the underground rooms, they have a chance to watch the process that happens along the way – and see the comedians grow. Baron Vaughn Read Quote
In other places, especially in Boston, it’s like a place where comedy gestates. People come out of there that are fantastic, but you have to come to New York or L.A. to quote unquote ‘make it.’ Baron Vaughn Read Quote
I come back to Vegas pretty regularly. Quick visits, and I usually just kind of lay low, see my mom, and then get out of there. But every now and then, I’m able to kind of come for extended stays and see some people. Baron Vaughn Read Quote
When things get stressful and crazy and you think to yourself, ‘When will this get easier?’ it won’t, because that’s what a career feels like. Baron Vaughn Read Quote
Anxiety is your creativity turned into a weapon that you use to beat yourself up. And this is because anxiety is mostly storytelling – repeating poisonous stories that you’ve inherited from others. It feeds on your fear. Baron Vaughn Read Quote
Instead of letting anxiety run you, try voicing it. Voice it in your comedy. Voice it in a script. Just voice it, and it’ll help you release it. Baron Vaughn Read Quote
Worry less about having to fit, and focus more on what you want to make – this will always serve you. Baron Vaughn Read Quote