Todays’ guest Ross Bennett walks us though the steps of his comedy career. Those steps cover nearly 40 years of ups and downs, twists and surprises and … accomplishment. You can catch Ross Bennett and friends on the “Make Comedy Great Again” tour:
https://www.makecomedygreatagain.com
Ross Bennett Show Notes:
- His early days as a yearbook photographer
- Being inspired by SNL and Steve Martin
- Almost giving up on pursuing a Letterman spot
- The changes that opened up the opportunity for Letterman
- The beauty of having an act
- The primary difference between L.A. and N.Y.C.
- His attention to diction and enunciation
- The job of a comedian (Observation, Relation, Revelation)
- How a comic is like a translator
- Importance of a SLOWER pace in delivery
- Keys to doing comedy OUTSIDE of a club environment
- Understanding that “YOU ARE ENOUGH”
- Not “hiding behind your jokes”
- Getting your personality ahead of the joke
- Comedians as archers
- The 1/2 dozen ways you can open a show
More About Ross Bennett
Ross Bennett is a popular headliner at comedy clubs. He is a veteran and a comedian. Ross Bennett appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. He won “Best Supporting Actor in A Comedy Web Series” at LAWEBFEST2016. Check out his winning performance on Addicted to Show Business. He is a recurring guest on The Bob and Tom Show morning show.
He loves performing for casinos, cruise ships and country clubs.
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