I am a big proponent of writing a great outline. That way you can avoid hitting a roadblock. There is no worse feeling than writing yourself into a corner but if you've figured it all out in the outline then you won't have that problem. Michael Showalter avoidbadlybig share on social
In real life, comedians aren't funny. Michael Showalter comedianfunnylife Change image and share on social
I'm not big on fat jokes. That's a little beneath me. I'm not a huge fan of making a joke - and as I say this, I'm sure I do it - completely at someone else's expense. Michael Showalter beneathbigcompletely Change image and share on social
Given the current state of publishing, I think it helps to have a brand name on the cover of your book. Comedians are proven commodities with built-in audiences. They may not have the writing chops of a Dave Eggers, but they're salacious and funny and self-reflective. Michael Showalter audiencebookbrand share on social
I'm not sure why I like cats so much. I mean, they're really cute obviously. They are both wild and domestic at the same time. Michael Showalter catcutedomestic Change image and share on social
I've always balked at anything that feels like a clique, even if it's not always in my best interest to do so. I like each individual, fedora-wearing hipster - it's just the greater gestalt that rubs me the wrong way. Michael Showalter balkcliquefedora share on social
I like the comedians that go into detail and tell longer stories. Michael Showalter comediandetaillong Change image and share on social
I think comedians see themselves as people among people. Michael Showalter comedianpeople Change image and share on social
Many fans don't have the leisure time to track my every word. They're too busy brainstorming solutions to the economic crisis and winning Pulitzers. Michael Showalter brainstormbusycrisis Change image and share on social
For me, Twitter works best as a way of taking pictures of being stuck in traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge. If people really want to read really funny quips about life, parenting, and pop culture, then by all means read Michael Ian Black's tweets. Michael Showalter blackbridgebrooklyn share on social
