My Favourite Tip: Wil Anderson - What separates the professionals from the hobbyists

Wil Anderson knows you think your mates are funnier than him, but that doesn’t bother him. After more than two decades dominating the Australian comedy scene, Wil’s learned that his job isn’t just to be funny: his job is to be funny when the red light comes on. 

Wil recognises that life is hard more often than it’s easy, and nobody performs at their best when things are truly tough. However, what separates the professionals from the hobbyists, he says, is the ability to perform even (and especially) when the conditions aren’t perfect. 

And since internalising this lesson, Wil’s come full circle on his approach to ‘bad days.’ Now, he relishes difficult times, because they’re an opportunity for him to strengthen his resolve and practice his professionalism.

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You can find the full interview here: Wil Anderson’s on-the-fly creative process

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Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: Martin Imber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.