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" You see a lot of comedic content that's not funny, and you can tell that it's supposed to be funny, but it's actually not funny. "

Jonathan Krisel

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" Once the big lights come in, you can feel self-conscious. How can you capture the scene without ruining it and freezing people up? You keep it small and lean. "

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