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176) Shot my 4th Special last night. When you shoot a Special it’s best to apply consistent effort over a year or more to get it right. You can cram for a late night set but a Special is more like the SAT’s. Prepare! Thank you @mbonfiglio2000 @JuddApatow and @HBO #WriteNow

177) Though not what it once was, TV is still a great way to add fans/followers. So, especially early on, make sure you’re spending A LOT more time on your act than you are trying to build your online following. I try to keep social media under an hour a day. #WriteNow

178) On Swearing: Swear or don’t swear. I do think if the impact of a swear in a joke is not significant, keep digging for something stronger. Also it may help when a joke is new to add a swear to spice it up. Later, try it without the swear. #WriteNow

179) It’s not necessary to “Suffer for your art”. Sounds romantic but it’s a tired cliche’. You won’t sacrifice any creativity by getting well. When I was sick I wrote 5 minutes in 2.5 years. Healthy, I wrote 2 hours in 10 months. Let your art suffer for you. Get well. #WriteNow

180) On Travel: Enroll in TSA and/or Clear to expedite your entry at the airport. The time you will save and the stress you will eliminate is worth the initial time and money outlay. You’ll reduce the likelihood of missing a flight and of writing a hacky TSA bit. #WriteNow

181) From the late Carrie Fisher “If you’re living with this (mental) illness and functioning at all, it’s something to be proud of, not ashamed of. They should issue medals along with the steady stream of medications one has to ingest.” Pat yourself on the back. #WriteNow

182) Sometime today, unless it’s too painful because of anxiety, sit in some boredom. While washing dishes, folding laundry, walking around etc., unplug from distractions and daydream or ruminate over your act. Keep a pen and paper handy but don’t touch your phone. #WriteNow

183) Start an ambitious project. Share your goal with people who will encourage and support you. Before you know it, you’ll be HALFWAY DONE. Time passes whether you’re working on your goal or not. You might as well chip away every day. #Gul-ManTip #WriteNow #EndOfSemester