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Stand-Up Comedian Chris Distefano's Journey From Physical Therapist to Professional Joke Maker (Podcast) The Brooklyn-born comic reveals the secret of 'bombing gracefully.'

By Patrick Carone

Loshak PR

In a way, every standup comedian is an entrepreneur. Especially when starting out, comics must be their own writer, director, manager, agent and booker.

Brooklyn-born Chris Distefano -- who burst onto the scene on MTV's Guy Code -- has now been at it for over 10 years. His first hour-long special, Chris Distefano: Size 38 Waist, premiered in January on Comedy Central, and his weekly interstitial series, Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano, was just extended for a new batch of episodes. Additionally, he recently signed an overall deal with the network that includes a second hour-long stand-up special, an animated series and an unscripted series.

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On this episode of How Success Happens, we explore Distefano's journey from full-time physical therapist to highly successful comedian. His secret? Credit something he's dubbed "bombing gracefully."

Patrick Carone

Entrepreneur Staff

Special Projects Director

Patrick Carone covers all aspects of entrepreneurship, specializing in the automotive, entertainment, hospitality, spirits and cannabis industries.

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