It Burns When I Laugh | movie | 2003 | Official Trailer - video Dailymotion

Cheryl Laesen is doing a documentary on stand-up comedy. Her subject, Rich Burns is a likable, up and coming comedian. H | dG1fR0EzX2VmYzZpTEU

Transcript

00:00In the world of stand-up comedy, it's important to know certain things.

00:06Comedy's not about humor, or laughter, or any of that superficial bullshit that people tell you it's about.

00:12Know your act.

00:16Black comedy from a white perspective.

00:20They said that intelligent comedy was the last suit.

00:24Know who you're working with.

00:26How you doing? Dick Burns.

00:28I didn't want us both being naked in the same bed, you know what I mean?

00:31I'm the guy making the drinks, I'm in charge of the comedy juice, and you're gonna watch my magic?

00:35Here's Socky!

00:37Kate Moss clothes hanger.

00:38Know your audience.

00:39I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.

00:41Really?

00:42For real, for real.

00:43Huh?

00:44For real.

00:45Hey, you're alright too.

00:46Can you do like that squiggly thing on my face like on top?

00:48Can I give you a dollar for that?

00:50Hey yeah, that's right, thanks man.

00:51We love Dick! Dick rocks! We love Dick!

00:54You suck!

00:56Dick!

00:57We're just some kind of roadkill on your little Audubon to success.

01:00And most importantly, know how to run.

01:04Chris Valenti and Ian Harris star in an Ian Harris film about what really happens to a comedian on the road.

01:13How are you?

01:14But I want them to be able to believe that they left there with something special.

01:19They were able to take something special home with them.

01:22Have you tried selling t-shirts?

01:24Hey, so folks, thanks a lot. Keep your waiting.

01:26It burns when I laugh.