The best part about being a stand-up is the connection with the audience. There’s nothing more gratifying then when you can make 300 people applaud and stand up – because that’s all you.
Meaning of the quote
As a stand-up comedian, the best part is when you can connect with the audience. When you can make 300 people in the audience clap and stand up, it's the most satisfying feeling. That's all you need as a comedian - to make the audience react and enjoy your performance.
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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