Steven Wright

A Steven Wright is an American stand-up comedian who pioneered steven wright deadpan one-liners and steven wright surreal observations (1955-present).

• AKA: Steven Alexander Wright, Steven Wright Comedian, The King of Deadpan.
• Context:
  • He can (typically) deliver Steven Wright Surreal One-Liners with steven wright complete monotone.
  • He can (typically) create Steven Wright Logical Paradoxes through steven wright linguistic play.
  • He can (typically) maintain Steven Wright Unchanging Delivery across steven wright entire performance.
  • He can (often) combine Steven Wright Abstract Thoughts with steven wright concrete images.
  • He can (often) subvert Steven Wright Language Conventions via steven wright literal interpretation.
  • He can (often) employ Steven Wright Philosophical Absurdity within steven wright everyday observation.
  • He can range from being a Boston Comedy Scene Member to being an International Headliner, depending on his career stage.
  • He can range from being a Club Comedian to being an HBO Special Star, depending on his venue scale.
  • He can range from being a Stand-Up Purist to being a Film Actor, depending on his medium focus.
  • He can range from being a Underground Favorite to being a Mainstream Success, depending on his recognition period.
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• Example(s):
  • Steven Wright Career Milestones, such as:
    • Tonight Show Debut (1982), earning steven wright unprecedented callback from steven wright Johnny Carson.
    • I Have a Pony (1985), releasing steven wright Grammy-nominated album.
    • Academy Award (1989), winning for steven wright short film "The Appointments of Dennis Jennings".
  • Steven Wright Signature Jokes, such as:
    • "I haven't slept for ten days, because that would be too long."
    • "I intend to live forever. So far, so good."
    • "Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time."
  • Steven Wright Performance Styles, such as:
    • Monotone Delivery, maintaining steven wright flat affect throughout.
    • Surreal Logic, connecting steven wright impossible premises.
    • Linguistic Subversion, exploiting steven wright language ambiguity.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Energetic Comedian, who uses animated delivery.
  • Story Comedian, who tells extended narratives.
  • Physical Comedian, who emphasizes body movement.
• See: Deadpan Delivery Technique, One-Liner Comedy Technique, Observational Absurdity Technique, Surreal Comedy, Boston Comedy Scene, Tonight Show, Grammy Award, Academy Award, Alternative Comedy.

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