Bring a Brick, Not a Cathedral
Also known as Bring a Brick
Each improviser's job is to bring one clear, committed contribution — a brick — that the ensemble builds into a cathedral together, rather than arriving with a pre-built vision.
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- Widely attributed to the Annoyance / Napier tradition; contrasts 'yes, and' collaborative politeness with individual bold contribution.
- Frank definition: 'If I bring a brick and you bring a brick, we can build a magnificent building together.'
- Implies ownership: your brick is yours — don't abandon it to please the group.
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