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You asked what is the secret of a really good sketch. And it is a sketch is a small play. Its got a beginning, and a mid
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"You asked what is the secret of a really good sketch. And it is a sketch is a small play. It's got a beginning, and a middle and an end. It should have a plot; it should have the characters, conflict. It is a little play. And in it, will be funny stuff"

- Harvey Korman

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This quote by Harvey Korman talks to the value of structure when developing a sketch. He suggests that a sketch needs to have a beginning, middle, and end, just like a play. It needs to likewise have a plot, characters, and dispute. This structure is necessary for a sketch to be successful, as it offers a structure for the amusing stuff to be placed within. Without this structure, the sketch would do not have instructions and the humor would be lost. Korman's recommendations is a tip that an excellent sketch is more than simply a few jokes, but rather a well-crafted story with a clear start, middle, and end.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Harvey Korman somewhere between February 15, 1927 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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