I love it when Bill gives positive advice. He's real, he won't tell you to quit your day job, and he'll tell you to eat right and go to the gym (regardless of your problem).
This is a great vid, I'm doing something similar at 27 after accepting that I will never be happy with my cubicle job. Totally agree with the part about people living on autopilot.
Just did it last night for the first time at 26. Don't expect to make a career out of it, but it was the most fun/stressful thing I've done in a loooooong time! If I can keep it as a hobby, I'll be happy.
+HittokiriBatosai How did it go? I mean, I'm no pro, but I'm definitely the funnyguy at work. Crowds scare the shit out of me though. I mean, how much did you think about it before you took the mic?
+Jonathan Unger its a weekly show I was a fan of for a while before going up. I brought 7 friends as moral support but also as witnesses to make sure I don't pussy out lol I wrote out 3 "bits" barely a minute each, forgot to say one and basically ran off the stage soon as I got what I perceived was a laugh. stressssssss but a giddy mofo right after it was done.
lol yes "man," and yes still at it. Especially jazzed this week, I just saw a buddy of mine killllllll in front of Kurt Metzger Friday and I feel my current 5 getting stronger than ever. I like jokes, but really need to work on the performance aspect, presence, confidence, projecting my voice, pacing/rhythm etc. Work in progress.
HittokiriBatosai that's great, i wish you the best. i guess we're about the same age, i'm 28. i've been thinking about doing it for years now, but have always been afraid of rejection. now i'm sick and waiting for surgery and staying with my parents. kinda put things in perspective. when i get better and back on my feet i really want to try it, too. only live once. i'm glad you tried it and are enjoying it. good luck friend.
One thing about standup, in my opinion - you want to be any good, you have to have a good writing material. If you are in your early 20s, odds are that you still haven't fully developed as a person, you don't have your own unique brand of wisdom and sense of humour, and you probably don't even know, in the depth of your heart, what story do you want to tell other people. So with standup, writing, screenwriting, filmmaking - later is probably even better than earlier. Ultimately, your personality is the foundation for your writing, so take as much time to build that foundation as you need.
I started stand up at the young age of 36! I’m 37 now only been doing it a year and I absolutely love it! I still have a full-time job but try to go out 3 to 4 nights a week to open mics. I have had good nights and I’ve had bad nights but I will not give up I will get good! Age is just a number if you want to do it, do it!
I started at going to open mics at 38 & In the yr since I've featured on a few stand-up comedy shows & been a part of small film projects. Thanks Bill You can do it, I'm rooting for you!
I'm 29, and I'm about to start doing stand up. I kind of stumbled on this video, and in the first minute I thought I was really onto something. Then, all of a sudden, I got schooled on what to do if I'm ever skydiving. Thanks, Billy.
I'm 26 and just started writing my novel and learning filmmaking. I love the craft of storytelling so much that I would give my left tit to carry coffee around a movie set if I could. My main problem like everyone else's is money, so I can't get from point A to point B from my little town to the big city. So the goal now is to write, learn and save so hopefully I can get my ass to a movie set by 30 doing whatever, I don't care as long as I'm there.
joey diaz and rogan tell u to quit ur day job , I like bills resoning better ! u get material from work and how hard is it 2 think while u drive a forklift or watevas ? Rodney Dangerfield didn't start till 43 after a couple years wen he was young?
You can do a jump where somebody pulls your shoot and you're basically attached to them. It's a scary experience only for the simply fact that in the back of your mind you're thinking - "OH shit this isn't natural, i'm supposed to die by doing this." But realistically people have been doing it long enough and the statistics of death are so low that it's worth trying if you feel like it (I know that sounds awful but its true lol)
Yeah man just do a tandem jump... Its fun as and totally safe. Its like a roller coaster on steroids. Pass out, throw up. It happens all the time haha. :)
Ron Burgandy she was very popular in her own crowd before she signed with a major label and became known by the public. Enough so that at least she could support herself
I play the guitar, Im pretty good at it after 15 years. it always kills me when my friend tells me how he would love to be able to do it, and then he rambles this bullshit about how he wishes he would have started earlier. he's been telling this for years already, and Ive said from the very beginning just to start and try it out. grab the moment my friend seize the day, carpe diem, whole cake of cliches here you go sir/madam. Dont be like my friend.
JustSomeGuyOk Shit man, that's not too bad. That's $1600 a month. I'm not sure what rent is like in Canada, but where I live you can rent a pretty decent place for 600-800, you just have to look around. Don't choose the first stupid apartment you find. Try to find a mobile home on a private piece of property for rent, not in a trailer park. It's just like a house on stilts.. but you'll have a yard and not be connected to your annoying neighbors like in an apartment.
I love it when Bill gives positive advice. He's real, he won't tell you to quit your day job, and he'll tell you to eat right and go to the gym (regardless of your problem).
Anakin Skywanker the fact you said brando I'm guessing your in you 40s at least
and rub one out
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It's the champagne of victory!
@@geezusuck place in my neighborhood I hope 🤞🏼 and the kids get out of the shower 🧼 is doing good 😌
This is a great vid, I'm doing something similar at 27 after accepting that I will never be happy with my cubicle job. Totally agree with the part about people living on autopilot.
Just did it last night for the first time at 26. Don't expect to make a career out of it, but it was the most fun/stressful thing I've done in a loooooong time! If I can keep it as a hobby, I'll be happy.
+HittokiriBatosai How did it go? I mean, I'm no pro, but I'm definitely the funnyguy at work. Crowds scare the shit out of me though. I mean, how much did you think about it before you took the mic?
+Jonathan Unger its a weekly show I was a fan of for a while before going up. I brought 7 friends as moral support but also as witnesses to make sure I don't pussy out lol I wrote out 3 "bits" barely a minute each, forgot to say one and basically ran off the stage soon as I got what I perceived was a laugh. stressssssss but a giddy mofo right after it was done.
+HittokiriBatosai hey man. still at it? edit: or woman. "person"
lol yes "man," and yes still at it. Especially jazzed this week, I just saw a buddy of mine killllllll in front of Kurt Metzger Friday and I feel my current 5 getting stronger than ever. I like jokes, but really need to work on the performance aspect, presence, confidence, projecting my voice, pacing/rhythm etc. Work in progress.
HittokiriBatosai that's great, i wish you the best. i guess we're about the same age, i'm 28. i've been thinking about doing it for years now, but have always been afraid of rejection. now i'm sick and waiting for surgery and staying with my parents. kinda put things in perspective. when i get better and back on my feet i really want to try it, too. only live once. i'm glad you tried it and are enjoying it. good luck friend.
One thing about standup, in my opinion - you want to be any good, you have to have a good writing material. If you are in your early 20s, odds are that you still haven't fully developed as a person, you don't have your own unique brand of wisdom and sense of humour, and you probably don't even know, in the depth of your heart, what story do you want to tell other people. So with standup, writing, screenwriting, filmmaking - later is probably even better than earlier. Ultimately, your personality is the foundation for your writing, so take as much time to build that foundation as you need.
I started stand up at the young age of 36! I’m 37 now only been doing it a year and I absolutely love it! I still have a full-time job but try to go out 3 to 4 nights a week to open mics. I have had good nights and I’ve had bad nights but I will not give up I will get good! Age is just a number if you want to do it, do it!
Brent Stariha Any chance I could pick your brain 330-459-3946
I'm guessing stand up didn't work since we still haven't heard of you haha
@@jeremyayala2947 im guessing you don't listen to much bill burr, if you think it takes a year to get famous you must be mad dumb
Used to do static line jumps in the military all the time. Awesome to hear the Red Menace describe his experience
I had to listen to the entire clip for this to make sense. Hello from the future.
I started at going to open mics at 38 & In the yr since I've featured on a few stand-up comedy shows & been a part of small film projects. Thanks Bill
You can do it, I'm rooting for you!
29 doing my first open mic tomorrow thanks Billy bald balls
How'd it go?
Not well I take it.
So how was the set?
Hope your happy bro
If he doesn't surface soon, I'm taking that name for sure.
Rodney Dangerfield didn't start doing stand up till he was 50.
Wow ....
He started writing and performing when he was 15
i fucking love you bill.
Great advice.
Excellent advice
You definitely get material from work. I could write a whole laundry list of things that I've seen since I've been working. BTW retail is comedy gold.
William Cronshaw I'm currently in retail and this is no joke. Its the reason I'm gonna do stand up. I have to talk about this shit.
I have more jokes being in retail than these people have on redheads
I start my dream job at 30/31. Been a roller coaster in a nice way . Can only get better from here!
do what makes you happy and everything falls in line.
happiness is the point of life
I'm 29, and I'm about to start doing stand up. I kind of stumbled on this video, and in the first minute I thought I was really onto something. Then, all of a sudden, I got schooled on what to do if I'm ever skydiving.
Thanks, Billy.
I'm 26 and just started writing my novel and learning filmmaking. I love the craft of storytelling so much that I would give my left tit to carry coffee around a movie set if I could. My main problem like everyone else's is money, so I can't get from point A to point B from my little town to the big city. So the goal now is to write, learn and save so hopefully I can get my ass to a movie set by 30 doing whatever, I don't care as long as I'm there.
BILL YOU ARE AMAZING.
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i thought the guy was going to ask if 29 is too old for halloween, it is that time of year afterall lol
You could never be to old to do comedy
Fucking love you Bill. I needed this.
I can hardly recall being 29.
Funny is funny. Period
I agree a thousand %
Lol wtf. "I almost died fought in my parachute and some big girl got hurt but it was awesome"
joey diaz and rogan tell u to quit ur day job , I like bills resoning better ! u get material from work and how hard is it 2 think while u drive a forklift or watevas ? Rodney Dangerfield didn't start till 43 after a couple years wen he was young?
his stand up where he could quit happy days
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You can do a jump where somebody pulls your shoot and you're basically attached to them. It's a scary experience only for the simply fact that in the back of your mind you're thinking - "OH shit this isn't natural, i'm supposed to die by doing this."
But realistically people have been doing it long enough and the statistics of death are so low that it's worth trying if you feel like it (I know that sounds awful but its true lol)
Bills advice is awesome I'm 23 and thinking of standup and I think I too old! And not funny! So inspiring fucking awesome
Norm was 26
Bill doesn't mention when he started.
Yeah man just do a tandem jump... Its fun as and totally safe. Its like a roller coaster on steroids. Pass out, throw up. It happens all the time haha. :)
Madonna didn't get famous til she was almost 30 your never too old
Ron Burgandy she was very popular in her own crowd before she signed with a major label and became known by the public. Enough so that at least she could support herself
We should swing it around on Ellen.
What? She was 24 when her debut album came out that sold 3 million copies. I know your comment was 5 years ago but still
How is 29 old
I play the guitar, Im pretty good at it after 15 years. it always kills me when my friend tells me how he would love to be able to do it, and then he rambles this bullshit about how he wishes he would have started earlier. he's been telling this for years already, and Ive said from the very beginning just to start and try it out. grab the moment my friend seize the day, carpe diem, whole cake of cliches here you go sir/madam. Dont be like my friend.
I'm 26 and have a job that pays only $400 and I want to travel to europe to actually live a little. What is a Canadian guy like me to do??
+JustSomeGuyOk Only $400? A week? A month? A year? Pretty vague statement there.
TheCynicalDouche a week
JustSomeGuyOk Shit man, that's not too bad. That's $1600 a month. I'm not sure what rent is like in Canada, but where I live you can rent a pretty decent place for 600-800, you just have to look around. Don't choose the first stupid apartment you find. Try to find a mobile home on a private piece of property for rent, not in a trailer park. It's just like a house on stilts.. but you'll have a yard and not be connected to your annoying neighbors like in an apartment.
You ever consider teaching English in Europe? A friend of mine taught in Spain for 2 years and loved it.
PandaBrawler You wouldn't have to also speak Spanish?
I started stand up at 44 so it's not football you don't need new knees, just be funny, just get on stage
I'm guessing it's not going well if we haven't heard of you lmao
is 29 too old? no, I was 31 when I started.
What about 42?
+felicity4711 Rodney Dangerfield's career didn't take off until he was about 46
I send Owens soft kisses MeMe and Phil. I thought of you while eating a Real Chocolate Muffin.
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Dude, why you talking about your skydiving story? This 29 yr old bloke has the floor 🙄