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What Your Outfit Says Before Your First Joke: The Science Behind a Comedian’s On-Stage Look

Discover how clothing psychology impacts stand-up comedy. Learn how comedians use wardrobe, persona, and stage presence to get bigger laughs.

by Jerry Corley

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The Persona Advantage: Write Sharper, Faster, and Funnier by Knowing Who You Are Onstage

Defining your comedy persona is the fastest way to write sharper jokes and stronger material. Learn how knowing who you are onstage shapes your angle, your punchlines, and your entire comedic voice.

by Jerry Corley

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Get the Last Laugh: Secrets to Perfecting Comedic Timing

Timing is more than just an existential experience; it's based on many factors. Let's make something clear: It is totally learnable, especially if you understand the mechanics that underlie it. There are a lot of nuances related to comedic timing. To convey this information thoroughly, this may take several different blog posts on this subject, each relating to a different aspect of comedic timing. But for now, let's start with...

by Jerry Corley

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65 Funny One-Liners by Steven Wright

Steven Wright was one of the best observational one-liner comedians of all time. His observations were poignant, clever and always clean. Here are 65 of some of his funniest one-liners:

by Jerry Corley

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What Makes a Good Stand Up Comedy Premise?

An effective standup comedy premise should contain two elements: a topic + a condition, but in order to truly hook the audience you need two more essential dynamics to be present in your set up or the joke risks receiving a diminished laugh or worse, nothing at all...

by Jerry Corley

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How Can You Be Funny On the Spot Without Pre-Written Jokes?

If you take time to investigate someone who appears to be "naturally" funny, you will find that they developed their ability to be funny through exposure and experience. You can learn to take a shortcut to developing that skill by following these few simple steps.

by Jerry Corley