Sometimes an actor will stumble on the joke, and I'm right on them. Back it up before the audience hears the bad version of the joke, because humor is 90% surprise. If they know what's coming, they won't laugh as hard. James Burrows actoraudienceback share on social
I didn't have the drive; I never wanted to be in show business. I went into my father's business because of osmosis. James Burrows businessdrivefather Change image and share on social
I'll tell you what I love about directing: the surprise. You never know what's going to happen with your piece until an audience weighs in. James Burrows audiencedirecthappen Change image and share on social