earned their respect. Jersey
audiences can be tough. It
might take a little to warm
them up but if they love you
they love you. After a certain
point though, if you haven’t
got them you’re not going to
get them.”
When Graham began getting
gigs at 55 and older communities, he discovered Jersey audiences weren’t the only ones
that can be tough. All comics
have certain jokes they’re certain to get a good response
with —ones that are guaranteed
applause breaks. Unfortunately, the rules don’t apply during
these shows.
“The older folks don’t guffaw,
they don’t get crazy laughing,”
said Graham. “It took me a
while to realize that. I thought
I was dying there. I’m like,
After a certain point though, if you haven’t got them
you’re not going to get them.
New Jersey Stage
December 2014
pg 96