Ali Siddiq is back for his second interview on Hot Breath! Podcast to share his experience taping a Comedy Central special in prison, comedy gimmicks and why the purity of comedy is fading.

Ali's first interview:

https://audioboom.com/posts/5548725-73-ali-siddiq-talks-starting-comedy-in-prison-social-media-beefs-storytelling-tips

Must Hear Moments:

• Still being an underrated comic over 20 years in the game
• The reality of the comedy business
• Comedy's biggest illusions
• The secret behind internet comedians
• Why most comics suck at stand-up
• How to attract to fans
• Tips for storytelling on stage
• Advice from legendary comics
• The pressure of being a headliner
• Joke thieves

Quotable Quotes

"There are only 20 podcasts in the world I'll do."

"I don't have a gimmick. I am a comic and I am fine with that."

"I guarantee if you're doing a sitcom and stand-up, your stand-up sucks."

"Comedy is about freedom. It's the last place for free speech."

"I'm not chasing laughs from an audience. I refuse to dumb down my comedy for fame. I believe what's for me is going to come."

"How funny you gonna be is determined by how honest you gonna be."

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https://www.alisiddiq.com/

Ali Siddiq's Behind These Bars Comedy Special:

http://www.cc.com/episodes/3o0ox9/stand-up-specials-ali-siddiq--it-s-bigger-than-these-bars-season-1-ep-101

Ali's Social Media:

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