How to start being a stand-up comedian?

Question

How to start being a stand-up comedian?

Answer 1

Practice telling jokes to your friends and family. When you feel confident enough try an amateur night at a local comedy club.

Answer 2

Read a few biographies of some of your favorite comedians. They all talk about how they got their starts. I'm currently reading Born Standing Up by Steve Martin. I've no interest in becoming a comedian but I believe that the book could be very useful to someone who wants to learn.

Answer 3

Stand up

Answer 4

get a tape recorder and tape everything you say. youll learn if what you say is funny and how to say it.

Answer 5

Try out at amateur nite at a comedy club.