Jon Macks On How To Be Funny James Altucher “ Jon Macks has written jokes for President Obama, Bill Clinton, John Kerry and monologues for Steve Martin, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock.
10 Smart Tips For People Who Are Terrified Of Public Speaking Eric M. Ruiz “ The earlier you learn to like and appreciate public speaking, the sooner you’ll get better at it. The only formula for becoming better is to practice.
The Beauty Of Nerves And The Rush Of Performing Lauren Suval “ I stare at my reflection; at a girl who, sometimes, doubts her potential. I’m sure I know the song.
7 Things Performing At An Open Mic Will Teach You Nicholas Lawson “ 4. Go to enough shows, and you’ll get a glimpse into the entertainment industry.
RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Top 8 Lip Syncers, Ranked Jayson Flores “ If lip syncing was enough to win the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar, these queens would have easily stolen the crown.
I’m Doing Stand-Up At My High School Reunion Dave Schilling “ The only thing that truly matters is how I want to be judged. So, I guess I want to be judged as myself. Funny or not funny, coward or hero, I need to do this.
My First Open Mic K. Adam Bloom “ After a few minutes’ wait, they close the door, sealing everyone into this tiny black box and creating the overwhelming sense that something horrible is about to happen, and then it does: the participants start going up.
Why We Karaoke Josh Gondelman “ The crowd gets excited to hear something familiar in a new way. It’s same way people go crazy at a Dave Matthews Band show when they hear the first few chords of “All Along The Watchtower.” The pleasure of being surprised with something familiar provides the rush of the unexpected without the anxiety of the unknown.