After a Quick French Lesson

I was looking into some French Phrases before our trip to Montreal. I just learned that "comedien" means actor and "comedienne" is actress.

Why do the french lump comedians and actors together? Would anyone out there want to see Tom Cruise telling jokes? Hell no! Or how about Tara Reid knockin' em dead in front of a brick wall with "Just so you know, Hep C ain't Kool Aid!" How about Shannon Dougherty doing her hot schtick, "So, I was the bitch on 90210 but let's be honest, James Eckhouse was the real bitch! We walked all over him. Am I right? Am I right?"

Actors spend hours learning someone's words and can blame the director, set designer, playwright and any number of things on a bad show. Comedians are alone with their own thoughts on stage and they know if they're not doing well by the deafening silence. Its just the comedian and his jokes. It's their fault. Some say the most brave form of performance besides netless tight rope walking and wrapless tight butt fucking.

Comedians spend years trying to figure out this craft. Most don't have a great 10 minutes until 5 years into their craft and some say aren't truly great until they've been doing it 10 years. I think it's fair to say that most comedians can act, but most actors can't comedien.