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The Brutal Reality of Being a Comedian

27 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this monologue, Chris Collins reflects on the uniquely intense emotional swings that only comedians truly understand. He describes the euphoric, indescribable feeling of "crushing"—when a set lands perfectly and the performer feels on top of the world. He then contrasts this with the gut‑wrenching terror of bombing, detailing physical symptoms like a racing heart, sweating, and a mental blank, as well as the humiliation of seeing a small audience stare as if the comic were an idiot. The piece emphasizes that comedy entails the highest highs and the lowest lows, highlighting the psychological volatility inherent to the craft.

It's one of those things that only comics can understand. Like, when you are crushing, it's this feeling that you can't even describe. But when you are doing bad, it's a feeling you cannot describe. It is the lowest of low feeling. Your heart is beating out of your chest, you're sweating, you can't remember your next line. There's 30 people just looking at you like you're an idiot. It is the highest highs and lowest lows ever.