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He recounts how, despite the financial strain, this transition was a necessary step to fulfill his creative aspirations. Making the conscious choice to shift his focus from writing to performing wasn't driven by guts per se, but by an innate necessity to pursue authentic comedy. He mentions a valuable piece of advice from David Brenner, who suggested that he should treat each audience as if it were a door with a bar, indicating that performers shouldn't overly worry about gate receipts but focus on maximizing the artistic experience.