Grammy Award-Winning Comedian & Actor Lewis Black On The Five Things You Need To Create A Successful Career As A Comedian

Yitzi Weiner
Authority Magazine
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14 min readMay 22, 2023

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…Take the time to discover what makes you funny. What you bring to the stage should be an authentic reflection of who you are. This may take time, but it’s crucial. Learn from others. Go to clubs, watch open mic nights, and absorb all the comedy you can. Remember, the key isn’t to project the persona of a comic, but to bring your unique self, your true humor to the stage. That authenticity is what audiences connect with…

I had the pleasure to talk with Lewis Black. Two-time Grammy award-winning comedian/actor/writer Lewis Black, known as the King of Rant, uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger-pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world.

The comedic legend performs his critically acclaimed shows throughout the year. He has performed throughout the world and the US, where he performed at Carnegie Hall and had two successful

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Yitzi Weiner
Authority Magazine

A “Positive” Influencer, Founder & Editor of Authority Magazine, CEO of Thought Leader Incubator