There’s got to be structure and great comedy. When you start with that, everything else falls into place.
Meaning of the quote
In this quote, Aries Spears, an American actor, explains that for a comedy to be successful, it needs to have a clear structure and be genuinely funny. When you start with these two important elements, the rest of the comedy, such as the characters, plot, and dialogue, will naturally fall into place and work well together. Having a strong foundation of structure and great comedy is key to creating an engaging and enjoyable comedy.
About Aries Spears
Aries Spears is an American stand-up comedian, impressionist, and actor from New Jersey. He was a regular on the sketch comedy series MADtv, appearing in 198 episodes, which makes him the second longest-serving cast member on the show. Spears has also released a special called ‘Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I’m Smiling’ and co-hosted the AVN Awards in 2018 and 2020.
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