My father established our relationship when I was seven years old. He looked at me and said, You know, I brought you into this world, and I can take you out. And it don’t make no difference to me, I’ll make another one look just like you.’
Did it make you smile? That famous line was once said by Stand Up Comics Hall of Famer Bill Cosby. Bill Cosby is a successful comedian, product endorser, story teller, author and television and film actor. Cosby is one of the most respected comedians in Hollywood and not to mention his numerous awards to boot. He started his career as a stand up comedian wherein he developed his trademark using raceless humor to capture his audience.
Anyone who has ever tried going to comedy night at a local comedy club can attest that not just because you look or think funny or you can make your friends laugh does it automatically mean that you are a good comedian. Being a comedian is such a difficult job, and a stand comic at that, it’s doubly agonizing. With a live audience in front of you, it can be a nightmare for the mediocre, aspiring comics!
That’s why, stand up comedians are really admirable with...