Knowing Who You Are Before You Get Famous, and Rick Ingram's Underrated Talent

• 1:27:16Tim on creative decisions being made by people who shouldn't be allowed 100 miles from them, including network executives.
• 1:27:47He was on a show that listened to every network note and got canceled after six episodes.
• 1:28:17Young comedians should use social media strategically—short clips on Instagram and TikTok, full-length shorts on YouTube or Vimeo.
• 1:28:53Jim Gaffigan exemplifies respect: great comedian who constantly promotes himself on Instagram in a way that raises the question of how he finds the time.
• 1:29:19The mistake young people make is being concerned with what comedy brings them instead of just being funny and getting better every day.
• 1:29:38Tim can name comics focused on fame rather than craft, and he sees it immediately.
• 1:29:55Not releasing who you are comedically is equivalent to not being out as a person—both are equally serious problems.
• 1:30:20Many comedians just want to go on stage, say their funny thing, and ask to be liked or gain followers instead of bringing something real.
• 1:30:54Rick Ingram is genuinely funny but can't get arrested because he's just a regular white dude, yet Tim loves watching him perform.
• 1:31:41If you're great and put in the work, you will get whatever kind of following you deserve.

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