#67 - TK Kirkland talks Negotiating Money, Common Comic Mistakes, Navigating Show Business

TK Kirkland rarely does interviews but was willing to sit down with Hot Breath! after a weekend of sold out shows at Atlanta's legendary Uptown Comedy Corner. We explore his 30 year career and all the noted controversy along the way. This is a must listen for all real comedy fans!
Must hear topics:

• How to build an organic fan base
• How to educate and entertain
• His first time performing
• Touring with NWA and getting banned
• Finding your voice on stage
• The origin story of "Who Raised You?"
• How to command a room
• Past jobs of hustling, modeling, and more
• Robbing Charlie Murphy
• The business of booking shows

Quotable Quotes:

• "I'm not afraid of money."
• "A lot of people don't know I have an incredible white following."
• "I say jokes to myself before saying them on stage."
• "It took me two years to say "Who Raised You?" on stage."
• "When you're talented, people need something to attach to your career."

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