Before you deliver your jokes, and be laughed at because they’re not funny enough, better test them. [...]

If you wish to have an unlimited supply of resources for your material or dialogue, the one thing you should do is purchase a tape recorder then make it your best friend. As there are various designs of tape recorders currently sold on the market, just choose one that’s most comfortable for you to use. [...]

Although a stand-up comedian’s primary goal is to obtain a natural and positive reaction from the audience – a chuckle, smile, or best of all, a laugh – the process of obtaining that goal is methodical and meticulous and involving carefully orchestrated sequences and frequent rehearsals. [...]

It is harder to make people laugh than to make them cry. An actor can easily recite a monologue and have the audience’s tears rolling down their cheeks but it takes more to tickle their funny bones. [...]

Becoming a comedian is one of the most challenging jobs ever, especially if you are going to do is called stand ups. [...]

In some sports, the true test of an athlete is when they are able to overcome a certain fear and succeed. Other people consider this to be the breaking point that separates the men from the boys and believe it or not, everyone has this just like how some comedians have to deal with stage fright. [...]

1. Telling a great joke to the wrong crowd.
Tailor your jokes to the type of audience present. If a joke seems to hit a chord, try to tell jokes similar to it without becoming redundant. [...]