How the h**l does somebody do standup? I think I want to do it, but I don't know how much I'll suck at it...?

Question

How the h**l does somebody do standup? I think I want to do it, but I don't know how much I'll suck at it...?

Answer 1

If you're often out with your friends and find yourself on a riff, and your friends usually crack up - give it a chance.  Try open night mic at local comedy clubs.  You'll know soon enough if you have a talent to pursue.  But make sure you've got tough skin prior to taking the stage.

And besides, while you're waiting to go on, you have the chance to hang with other stand-ups and they can tip you to how to deal with being on stage and taking risks.