Some of the performers in the improvisational comedy group Mother.

Improv Life Lessons, "Yes and" and Beyond

The Brian Lehrer Show | May 20, 2014

Improvisational comedy relies on team work, thinking creatively on your feet, and being open to new ideas. Charlie Todd, founder of the prank collective Improv Everywhere and a performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, talks about the lessons you can learn from improv that apply in real life.

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