the job of Stand up Comedy

The following is from a website that Blaine and I found while working together at the company that should not be named.

These are the things that the tapes or whatever this guy is selling deal with. I put some comments on here which are my opinion.

Getting Ready

* How to determine which of the 6 styles of comedy is best for you - Hopefully you choose one that's funny.
* 5 tips to prepare for the stage (including what to wear and how to work with a microphone)-Try wearing clothes oh and don't forget to try and be funny.
* Where to find comedy classes and coaches. - There is a right way and a wrong way to describe the differences between cats and dogs.
* Tips on writing comedy
* different ways to get jokes written for you (including how to contact a freelance writer who has written for Jay Leno and Bill Maher)
* Do's and don'ts for working with an audience, including how to handle hecklers
* How to get chosen to perform at "open mic" nights

Getting Hired

* Easy and inexpensive ways to get the materials you need to get hired, including:
o Headshots
o Demo tapes
o Bio (includes a sample bio to help you prepare your own)
o Press kit
* The best cities to launch your career, and how to get started no matter where you live (I have a feeling I'm not in this city)
* What you need to know about doing "road work" (traveling from city to city)Do you like pee stained motel rooms?
* Where to find contact information for comedy clubs in America and Canada
* What to say to bookers to get hired
* Opportunities for you to perform comedy for:
o Cruise ships- Are you clean...do old people like you?
o Comedy festivals
o Corporations- Are you clean...do soulless people like you?
o Colleges- Are you clean...do dumbass kids like you?
* How to get a manager or agent to find work for you-Oh man this is the holy grail for me...I don't like to work.
* How to break into the comedy business in New York and Los Angeles-First step move there second step......do comedy.

"Is it good juggling?"