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How to Avoid The Creative Paralysis of Being Original

A comedian walks into a bar and sees a poster with a saying that is similar to a joke he's been doing. It's not the same joke, but it almost has the exact set up line. He panics. A thousand questions run through his mind: "What do I do?" "Did the guy who did that poster see my act and use a version the joke?" "Did I see that poster some time in the past and it stuck in my head?" "Should I stop doing my joke?"
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Comedian Lessons | Give The Joke A Chance!

One of my classes just had their graduation showcase at the world-famous Comedy Store. A student-comedian was not happy with his set. Some of the jokes worked and others didn't.
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Comedian Lessons | Record Every Set

Here's the thing: Comedy is a live endeavor. You get up in front of a different audience each and every night you perform. Even if you're doing the same material,
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Comedian Lessons | Not Getting Laughs? Slow Down!

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How To Comedian | How To Get Gigs

That's no typo up there in the title. I'm going to rebrand the word; change it from not only a noun, but also to a verb. The act of being