Local Philadelphia comic Will Simon joins host Steve Lipman to speak about his move to New York to do comedy professionally. In New York Simon learned quickly that it takes hard work and dedication to become a good stand up comedian – a skill he initially believed to be innate. The two converse on a wide variety of topics, including the advantages and disadvantages of using profanity in an act, and how developing a following in your home is important to achieving success in comedy meccas like New York City.

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