I tend to a lot of improvisational ranting, and that’s fun. For me, stand-up has been, performance-wise, a really good outlet. Michael Showalter Read Quote
I am a big proponent of writing a great outline. That way you can avoid hitting a roadblock. There is no worse feeling than writing yourself into a corner but if you’ve figured it all out in the outline then you won’t have that problem. Michael Showalter Read Quote
I’ve always loved going to see Broadway shows. I’ve seen ’em all: Rent, Chorus Line, Cats, West Side Story, Guys & Dolls, Wicked, you name it! Michael Showalter Read Quote
I went to college thinking of maybe pursuing a career in film criticism. Michael Showalter Read Quote
I’m not sure why I like cats so much. I mean, they’re really cute obviously. They are both wild and domestic at the same time. Michael Showalter Read Quote
You really have no idea whether or not what you’re writing is funny. In stand-up and sketch comedy, you know right away and you can make your changes accordingly. Michael Showalter Read Quote
I’m not big on fat jokes. That’s a little beneath me. I’m not a huge fan of making a joke – and as I say this, I’m sure I do it – completely at someone else’s expense. Michael Showalter Read Quote