Another Report from The Ins and Outs of Comedy Writing

Larry Weaver, a friend of Bryan Tucker, left a link to some comments about "The Ins and Outs of Comedy Writing" in the comments to the previous post.  He's got some general tips on his blog - here are the comments specific to TDS writers.

Panel Members Paths to Becoming a Comedian
    * Rob Riggle - Took classes for seven years at Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in New York City while serving in the U.S. marines. While at UCB, had many teachers that formed crucial connections at SNL, including Amy Poehler.
    * John Oliver - Wrote comedy during college, honed stand-up skills, and made crucial connections at the Edinburgh Festival - including former Daily Show intern Demetri Martin.
    * Rory Albanese - Started as production assistant at Daily Show and slowly worked his way up to Producer, thanks in part to a strong connection with Lewis Black. Continues to write and perform stand up comedy.