My Thoughts on "Being Funny" – Part 4

#4: Comedy is a set up for the serious.

One of the greatest advantages to being funny is that it opens the door for the serious. In my world, it’s not enough to just speak about serious stuff, or even to just be funny. True greatness in public speaking comes from learning the art of entertainment and education, information and inspiration.

I will always try and use comedy as a way to break down walls that people put up toward communicators like me.

Truly great speakers will set you up with humor and then “drop you” with something serious immediately following. The usual result being a collective, “hum,” from the audience.

There is no greater way to make a point then by first setting it up with humor.

Matt