Tone Bell started stand-up when he moved to Dallas to pursue a corporate marketing job. Looking for a creative outlet, he discovered the diverse audience in the area. With influences like George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, and Chris Rock in mind, he found his voice.

In this exclusive interview, Bell discusses a traditional special compared to modern hooks, writing personal stories with a message, how standup is like solving a Rubik’s cube, advice from Wanda Sykes, his pre-stage music and playlist, and an animated special he’s currently working on.

The new Showtime special, ‘Can’t Cancel This,’ airs on Showtime on February 22, 2019 at 10pm.

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