How Standup Comedian Learns to Be a Better Storyteller - Matt Ruby

In Chapter 16 of 18 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, standup comedian Matt Ruby answers "How Are You Becoming a Better Storyteller?"  Over time, Ruby learns to combine punch line jokes with narrative stories and delight and entertain his audience. 

Matt Ruby is a standup comedian based in New York City.  He co-produces the weekly show "Hot Soup", co-hosts the monthly show "We're All Friends Here", and manages a comedy blog "Sandpaper Suit".  Ruby graduated from Northwestern University. 

 
 

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