Where in the world am I today?: North Vancouver, BC, Canada

“Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.”

–Benjamin Franklin, US author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, politician, & printer (1706 – 1790)

Addendum…

“The ability to self-edit in conversation is a fine art, and one made more difficult for the comedian who’s very job it is to test the boundaries that society imposes by pointing out their absurdities. But if you want the job again, don’t blow it too bit!”

–David ‘checkerhead’ Aiken

And there-in lies the rub… The balance between trying to be funny and having something pop out of your mouth that’ll get you fired. Thankfully most people give comedians a bit more of a license to play before getting themselves into trouble. Know your audience. A Church group from Omaha will likely tolerate less than an audience at the Apollo Theater.

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