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Matt Rife discusses his early exposure to comedy, thanks to his grandfather, and his unique start in stand-up at just 15. He shares his early experiences, including his first open mic and the challenges of performing for a real audience. He also touches on the financial realities of starting in comedy and the importance of open mic nights.
- Rife's grandfather played a pivotal role in his introduction to comedy, taking him to comedy clubs and watching comedy movies together.
- Rife started stand-up at 15 at the Columbus Funny Bone, thanks to his grandfather's support.
- Rife discusses the challenges of starting in comedy, including the low pay and the difficulty of performing for real audiences.
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