Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco stands firm on not altering his jokes to appease those who are easily offended.
Growing up, a stand-up comic experienced a world where people constantly mocked and ridiculed everything.
Sebastian Maniscalco doesn’t edit himself.
The comedian, who is embarking on his "It Ain’t Right" stand-up tour this summer, claims that comedy enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating his performance.
"He told Planet Chronicle Digital that he doesn't usually edit himself and that he doesn't consider the potential consequences of his jokes. He said that while there may be some consideration for the impact of his jokes, he ultimately goes with his instincts and performs what he believes will make his audience laugh, regardless of whether it's appropriate or not."
As a child, Maniscalco, now 50, stated that he mocked everything and anything in his surroundings.
"He explained that the behavioral observations he made were not meant to be hurtful, but rather to highlight peculiarities in the neighborhood. Everyone found it amusing."
The actor who starred in "About My Father" believes that only a small portion of the population is upset by certain material, and those individuals tend to be quite vocal.
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He stated, "For the most part, the majority are seeking an outlet to laugh. Comedians have gained popularity because they provide unedited and authentic entertainment, which is currently the only form of entertainment that's happening."
Maniscalco, whose tour begins in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 11 and ends in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 15, stated that he doesn't actively search for material for his show but rather it comes to him, and his antennas are always ready to receive it.
"My experiences shape my perspective on the world, as I go about my daily routine, which includes Universal Studios, a kiddie party, school drop-off, and other activities that are part of my life."
When searching for stand-up material, it never comes.
He stated that if you simply live your life and experience what happens to you, the humor will almost write itself.
So what ain’t right?
"It seems like a general dislike towards the sights and experiences I encounter outside my home, regardless of whether it's a trip to Las Vegas or a visit to the doctor's office."
Sebastian Maniscalco's family prevents him from developing an arrogant attitude.
He stated that he frequently tells his wife, "This isn't right," like when they witnessed a man walking naked across the street in Las Vegas. There were no clothes on him, so they both knew it was unusual. He added that there are many different things that happen in one's day that make you shake your head and hope it becomes material.
"[Y]ou got to give them a show. Not only the show that I am doing onstage, but what's around me. It's not like we're going to have fireworks and this is Motley Crüe in the ‘80s, but there’s some definite production that's involved in the show." — Sebastian Maniscalco
He stated, "We've added some amazing production to the tour. However, there are certain aspects I cannot reveal regarding what we have planned for our fans."
"I've always been someone who takes pride in presenting myself in a way that makes it seem like show business. It's not just about what I do on stage, but also the overall production that goes into the show. While it's not like we're putting on a Motley Crüe concert in the '80s with fireworks, there is definitely some level of production involved in making the show a success."
Maniscalco stated that he finds making his kids laugh to be more enjoyable than dealing with his toughest critics.
"My toughest credit critic is undoubtedly my father," he stated. "He has always been both my biggest fan and my harshest critic, and my family as a whole has always been critical of my credit decisions."
My sister edits my work, and I gave her some tapes to watch from Las Vegas. She called me up and said, 'You look exhausted in this show.' It's like there's no getting a big head in my world.
"Being surrounded by so many honest people who are always critical of my career makes it challenging to gain positive momentum. However, he found it amusing and said, 'It's never good enough,' and it's always like, 'You look this way' or 'That sucks there.' But it's all good."
Early in his career, Andrew Dice Clay gave the best advice the 50-year-old comedian had received from another comedian, which was not to compare himself with other comics.
"Maniscalco advised, "The only thing you can focus on is your own material. If you see a comedian succeed, don't let it distract you or consume you. Your only control is writing your best and doing your best, and your time will come.""
He stated that he truly heeded Clay's advice and solely concentrated on becoming the best comedian he could be, with the hope of reaping the rewards.
Maniscalco's recent show with Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, and Nate Bargatze at the Hollywood Bowl for the Netflix is a Joke Festival was considered a "unicorn" by Maniscalco because he doesn't often perform with other comedians.
Sebastian Maniscalco's 'It Ain't Right' tour is motivated by a 'general disgust.'
When I'm around comedians, I tend to be more laid back because they are always competing for attention.
He claimed he never played the role of the class clown in school, thinking, "'I must speak because I want others to recognize my humor.'"
He is often the "quiet" one among other comedians, "the one who's kind of observing what's going on."
He stated, "Being alone onstage is something I enjoy, but I'm not as comfortable sharing the stage with others because I tend to become introverted. When I'm on stage, people often view me as the funny one, and I don't feel like saying much. However, in those situations, I may need to give more than usual due to the company I'm with."
Robert De Niro and Maniscalco recently co-starred in the 2023 movie "About My Father," which is in addition to his upcoming tour and Netflix is a Joke show.
Watching the iconic actor play his father in a movie he co-wrote and starred in, while also being a fan of the actor's work, made the experience intimidating for Maniscalco.
Working with De Niro taught him a lot about acting, he said.
"Being a better actor gave me the confidence to excel in other projects."
But he said De Niro wasn’t the chatty type.
"De Niro didn't engage in a lot of conversation with me off camera, but he wasn't standoffish. He was in his own world, doing his own thing."
"I had a question or comment, and he was very gracious in speaking with me. However, other than that, people would ask, 'Did you guys go out?' No, we were in Alabama for nine weeks, and I only saw him on set."
The "It Ain't Right" tour by Maniscalco begins on July 11 in Norfolk, Virginia.
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