"My whole act is confession."
"I will always love to perform standup comedy."
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Shelley Berman
Comedian, Actor
Shelley Berman was a pioneering comedian and actor known for his unique blend of observational humor and personal storytelling, influencing generations of comedians.
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"As much experience, education and awareness as one can attain is important for a comedian."
"The most memorable performance was my appearance in concert in Carnegie Hall. The first standup to do so."
"The Steve Allen Sunday night show had the right to two options after my first performance."
"As a culture I see us as presently deprived of subtleties. The music is loud, the anger is elevated, sex seems lacking in sweetness and privacy."
"Unquestionably, standup comedy is and has always been an art form."