<p>Sean Patton is a stand-up comedian based in New York City.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dashboard.rss.com/podcasts/artists-of-new-york/episodes/2407738/edit/">Instagram and all episodes</a></p><p>(00:00) Growing up in New Orleans and starting stand-up</p><p>(03:18) Why comedians should skip stand-up classes</p><p>(06:47) His first open mic at Amberjack’s</p><p>(11:02) Stage fright, mic technique, and bad comedy books</p><p>(14:36) Discovering comedy through Sarah Silverman and Mr. Show</p><p>(18:41) Perspective over punchlines and embracing human flaws</p><p>(23:07) Deciding to leave New Orleans after Mardi Gras</p><p>(26:41) Katrina, moving to LA, and early comedy lessons</p><p>(31:02) Why New York pulled him away from LA</p><p>(34:28) Arriving in Bushwick with $1,088</p><p>(38:11) New York’s brutal first months and rougher scene</p><p>(41:06) The Fort Greene day that changed everything</p><p>(45:03) Why artists shouldn’t try pleasing every audience</p><p>(48:34) Let the work define you, not labels</p><p>(52:07) Fame culture, social media, and hollow ambition</p><p>(55:18) Advice for comedians: believe in yourself</p><p>(58:21) Why staying in comedy is the real achievement</p><p>(61:06) Dave Attell, artistic integrity, and closing thoughts</p>