I got a good note today from my coach, David. If you've seen me play, you may know a little about my strengths and weaknesses. When I know what is happening in a scene, I believe I am a very strong player. But, when I don't know what is going on, I freak out. I can't stand to not be in control during a scene. I have a hard time "letting go" of my fear of the unknown and just being okay with the uncertainty. I think it comes from a fear of looking stupid. It is one thing that holds me back from moving to the next level of improv. Anyway, I liked the note and it got me thinking about the best improv notes or advice I've ever been given. Here are some quotes (and, undoubtedly, misquotes) from some teachers and friends:
1. In life, take nothing personal. In improv, take EVERYTHING personal. -Barry Hite
2. Lose. Fail. In life, we fight so hard to win. In improv, it's fun to lose. -Bill Arnett
3. Improv is fueled by the logic of idiots. -Bill Arnett
4. The day I started being successful was the day I quit trying to be George Strait and started being myself. -Kenny Chesney
5. You boner... there are no right or wrong moves, just supported or unsupported moves. -Craig Uhlir
6. When you meet a man, shake his hand firmly and look him in the eye. -Terry Elam
7. Just listen and react emotionally. It's that easy. -Charna Halpern
8. Avoid the unhappy and unlucky. -Robert Green (The 48 Laws Of Power)
9. If you don't know what to do next in a scene, ask yourself "what's probably true". -Bill Arnett
10. It is never too late to care. In a scene, if you find you've chosen not to care about your scene partner, just choose an emotion and care! -Erica Elam
11. Your reputation in this business is gold. What you destroy in a year will take 10 years to rebuild. -Terry Elam
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