Life: The Process is the Product | David Razowsky | TEDxAuckland

Improvisation guru David Razowsky’s focus of being in the moment, staying in the moment, and, no matter how uncomfortable, “sitting in the moment,” is credited for not only his boundless passion for life, but also saving it. Razowsky's compelling talk reminds you that you already have all you need to respond to life’s challenges. For David Razowsky, all that matters is now. The respected Los Angeles-based improv guru has performed and directed in 10 Chicago Second City revues with the likes of Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Saturday Night Live alum Rachel Dratch and Amy Sedaris as well as being artistic director of The Second City Los Angeles for a decade. David’s philosophy is this: Your present awareness is the only thing you need to create compelling, smart, truthful, and surprising scenes. No games, no preconceived premises, no ideas, no ego.
As well hosting a weekly drop-in class when he’s not taking his improv around the world, he hosts the podcast ADD Comedy with Dave Razowsky. He is a consultant for Dreamworks, a teacher for Steppenwolf Theater, professor for California State University, and he directed two productions for Amsterdam’s Boom Chicago Theatre. David’s also a member of the Reduced Shakespeare Company. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@shawncdonnelly]

This was great. One thought I had, maybe others did too: I was waiting for Dave to go back to that story about the play. And say something like: "A few minutes later, Dee showed up. She whispered to me, 'What did I miss?' [pause for laughs, crazy Dave grin] I said, 'I shouted something out, and everyone looked at me. It was wonderful.'"

[@daviddavid1734]

Dave, this was amazing! Stoicism saved my sanity, and you are a stoic master! Will definitely make the drive next time you're in Chicago. Driz

[@PluckPinder]

Wtf what a great speech! Only 10k views?!

[@TheJojostein]

I loved this, Dave! I could watch you all day -- and I love your poetic aphorisms... you're like the Dr. Seuss of Zen philosophy!

[@drazowsky]

Johanna, thank you. I don’t think I could ask for more.

[@johnrpenny2156]

❤

[@Verazcole]

Great talk, David. Informs what you're teaching us. I"m sitting in it on the Gulf while the sun sets. Beautiful.

[@drazowsky]

Thank you, Vera. Keep sitting in it. d

[@lovelylauriestorlie]

My favorite improv teacher @SecondCity Los Angeles...your energy still inspires me so many years later, Mr. Razowsky!! Thank you for sharing your gift!! 🙏🏼❤️

[@JosephValentinetti]

Very nice, very nice.

[@GirlandBird]

Thank you for the reminder, Dave. I always try to sit in it, and sometimes I even sit on it.

[@annafaber2879]

You are a legend. I love this talk so much.

[@drazowsky]

Thank you, dear friend. I look forward to seeing your work.

[@earthtoalice]

beautiful.

[@heididrew5982]

I loved this, do now, may later.

[@karenvolpe1]

Yes!

[@pattytracey3131]

Thank you Dave!!! You are a masterpiece!!! Be here now - the spaces in between!!! The most amazing places to Sit In It!!!!

[@irenesings]

Thank you, Dave! This is great! I sat and watched the whole thing.

[@yenialvarezvo]

Amazing! Thank you, Dave!

[@drazowsky]

Thank you, dear friend.

[@MicheleDabergami]

Love it, Sit in it.

[@SCDogGoneGirl]

Marvelous!!!

[@beyzaylmaz4299]

awesome

[@Macarone328]

*_Two words with deep meaning explains the depth of this speech..._*
_SIMPLY AMAZING !_

[@rhenz111]

Love this man.

[@shelleyhainer1633]

Brilliant! Thank you RAZ