At the Sahara, the seats are banked and most of the audience is looking down at the stage. Everybody in the business knows: Up for singers, down for comics. The people want to idealize a singer. They want to feel superior to a comic. You're trying to make them laugh. They can't laugh at someone they're looking up to.
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"At the Sahara, the seats are banked and most of the audience is looking down at the stage. Everybody in the business knows: Up for singers, down for comics. The people want to idealize a singer. They want to feel superior to a comic. You're trying to make them laugh. They can't laugh at someone they're looking up to." — Buddy Hackett #humorcomedy
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At the Sahara, the seats are banked and most of the audience is looking down at the stage. Everybody in the business knows: Up for singers, down for comics. The people want to idealize a singer. They want to feel superior to a comic. You're trying to make them laugh. They can't laugh at someone they're looking up to. — Buddy Hackett
About Buddy Hackett
Buddy Hackett was a Comedian from United States (1924–2003).
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Who said "At the Sahara, the seats are banked and most of the audience is looking down at…"?
This quote is attributed to Buddy Hackett, a Comedian from United States.
When did Buddy Hackett live?
Buddy Hackett lived from 1924 – 2003.
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