Five comedians to watch/listen to if you want to learn how to do it. (No Cosby list.)

1. Richard Pryor - the GOAT. You can literally learn everything from his specials and albums

2. Woody Allen - I know, but if you want to learn structure and working within a limited performing ability he’s the one

3. Emo Philips - one of the greatest joke writers ever

4. Mitch Hedberg - joke writing + delivery

5. Rodney Dangerfield - joke writing plus timing like a Swiss watch