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Explore the profound question of artistic legacy in this 42-minute interview with renowned comedy writing instructor and author John Vorhaus. Delve into the uncomfortable but essential topic that most artists avoid confronting: how their creative work will endure beyond their lifetime. Learn from Vorhaus's extensive experience as the author of "The Comic Toolbox: How to be Funny Even if You're Not" and his work training writers across 37 countries on five continents. Discover insights from someone who has created television shows internationally, written dozens of teleplays and screenplays, authored seven novels and numerous non-fiction works, and whose latest book is "the little book of STANDUP." Gain perspective on the lasting impact of creative work from a Carnegie Mellon graduate and Writers Guild of America member who brings decades of experience in comedy writing, television production, and writer education to this thought-provoking discussion about artistic immortality and creative legacy.
Syllabus
Most Artists Avoid This Question... How Will Your Art Outlive You? - John Vorhaus
Taught by
Film Courage