Will: How do I fit in?

Joanne Weintraub, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Number 1. Very important. Do not applaud the talent. Even if you want to unless they're a kid or a really needy comedian, because critics don't applaud--And forget trying to look like anybody out here, because they're all beautiful, gorgeous, really genetic freaks. So your body is your body and the hell with it. Don‚t try to fit in. Don't try to dress like them

Eric Deggans, St. Petersburg Times: Don't take photos with them, and don't ask for autographs. That is the most overt thing you can do

Will: Are there some who do that?

Eric: Of course, yeah. There are people who get autographs, and then they turn around and sell them, and we've had problems with that.' Tim Goodman, San Francisco Examiner: I'd say as a critic, have high standards. Look for great stuff, but also be open to really dumb stuff, because television's just entertainment at the end of the day

Will: So realize we're not -- this isn't brain surgery here.

Tim: It's not brain surgery. We're not breaking any rocks here.

Mark McGuire, Albany Times Union: You have to remember, this is not reality. The readers are the reality. Remember that person at home watching the TV. What is important to them?

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