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66A Guide To The Local Stand-Up Comedy Scene in Phoenix - by Dan W. Miller a.k.a. The Vanilla Godzilla
So, I ask stand-up comedians in Arizona, "Why did you get into stand-up comedy in the first place?" Nine out of ten will say because they want to be a big star and make a lot of money doing it. Look, if you think you're going to be a big star,...
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68Fans to keep you cool
Most houses have air conditioners now. At least where I live in the hot South. So you would almost think fans have gone by the wayside, a wonderful cooling instrument at one time, but the air conditioners have taken their place. Or have they? Fans...
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63STAND UP STRAIGHT - Improve posture increases pain tolerance
According to a study by the universities of Toronto and Southern, more assertive poses - chin up, shoulders back and chest out - can take the edge off stress and pain.
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67Advice for the hecklers and how to handle them - by Dan W. Miller
The how to guide to putting "that guy" in his place Originally published 25 October 2011 I very rarely get them. But you're the only one that thinks you're funny. Seriously. There is something mentally wrong with you, heckler. Everyone knows that...
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66How To write a Joke
A lot of people would love to be able to get up on stage in front of people and make them laugh. Most however do not know the ends and outs to joke writing. So I am going to attempt to assist with your learning. One common mistake people make is...
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73How To Write Comedy - Comedy Genres Explained
Looking to write comedy? The Ancient Greek comedic forms still hold true today. Sixteen modern texts examined for keys to structure including Borat, Evan Almighty, Desperate Housewives, Ratatouille, Holy Rollers, A Fish Called Wanda and Monsters Inc.
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78How To Write Stand Up Comedy - From Eddie Murphy to Lee Evans
Explore the techniques of stand up artists and how to write stand up comedy with structure. Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, Bill Hicks and Lee Evans explored.
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80The Kentucky Derby and Why Secretariat Is Its Greatest Champion
Secretariat still reigns as the speed champion of the Kentucky Derby. Find tidbits on other champions and quotes from trainers and jockeys on the race known as the "Run for the Roses", as well as some history of the Derby traditions.
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77Don't be a Doormat
Learning to stand up for myself was one of the best lessons I ever learned. Here I say how and why it is so important to learn to do it yourself
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