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Comedian Lou Wall on 'Breaking The Fifth Wall' and the Art of Lying

WNYCSeptember 23, 202523 min306 views
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The Genesis of 'Breaking The Fifth Wall'

  • 💡 Comedian Lou Wall's solo show, 'Breaking The Fifth Wall,' explores the lies we tell and why, stemming from a religious upbringing and a heavy sense of guilt.
  • 🎯 The show's viral Facebook Marketplace story about a bed and a character named Eileen, while ultimately fabricated, was a strong bit that Wall developed before the show's concept was fully formed.
  • 🔑 The Facebook Marketplace bit originated from observing the often
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