Sean Patton is one of comedy's most unique talents. I have seen him perform live four times and not a single set has been the same. He breaks down his technique behind improvising on stage and how you can do the same. There is also an in-depth discussion on the power of silence on stage and a storytelling breakdown that has forever changed the way I perform comedy. This is one of those Hot Breathisodes you'll have to hear multiple times to digest.

**Must Hear Moments:**

* The Storytelling Treehouse technique

* Killing vs. being funny

* Taping for Comedy Central

* Advice from Bill Burr

* Comedy writing tips

* OCD Tips

* How to improvise on stage

* The power of silence in comedy

* Loving Atlanta comedy

* Louis CK

**Quotable Quotes**

"I feel like I'm lying on stage if I do the same thing every time."

"In order for a story to grow, it has to be planted in truth."

"Your jokes fit together like Lego blocks."

"Bill Burr told me he's blown away at how I comfortable I am with silence."

"Louis CK must talk about what he's done and why it was wrong."

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Research Cited:

The Laugh Button: Comedy.Covered

[https://thelaughbutton.com/sean-patton/interview-four-nights-road-sean-patton/](https://thelaughbutton.com/sean-patton/interview-four-nights-road-sean-patton/)

The CrabFeast with Ryan Sickler and Jay Larson:

[https://www.thecrabfeast.com/2014/02/25/crabfeast-episode-93-sean-patton/](https://www.thecrabfeast.com/2014/02/25/crabfeast-episode-93-sean-patton/)

Beyond the Joke: The Lowdown on Stand-Up Comedy from Bruce Dessau

[https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/4194/interview-rarely-asked-questions-sean-patton](https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/4194/interview-rarely-asked-questions-sean-patton)