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Becoming a comedian sounds like a really great job, that anyone who has a sense of humor could do, right? Well, I don't want to burst anyone's bubble, but not everyone can make it in the entertainment industry. And that's what becoming a comedian really is, working in the entertainment industry. After many years of hard work, a comedian can really go places from doing stand-up in dive bars. A really lucky, really funny comedian has the potential to make a lot of money. A comedian can write books, become an actor, write for television shows, and become rich and famous.

WHAT YOU NEED

And here it comes, BUT, to make it in the entertainment industry as a comedian takes a lot of hard work, practice, writing, stamina,a hard outer shell and a really good agent. It also takes a lot of determination, drive, and the ability to live out of a suitcase on hardly any money until that big break comes along. Either that or the aspiring comedian must still live at home with Mom and Dad, or have a spouse that believes in them and pays all the bills.

It might also help to move to New York City or California to live in an area where an aspiring comedian can work and live, and get a lot of great exposure. Living in a big city a comedian can have access to many more comedy clubs than a person living in a small town would. Therefore, the funny person can create a larger following and get more attention, recognition, and possibly even access to getting noticed.

Once a comedian has been working at perfecting his or her craft for awhile,then you will want to get a talent agent. The agent can create an entirely new world for a comedian in a much larger arena. A talent agent can get a comedian work writing for television shows, and obtain appearances on television shows. An agent will also help the aspiring comedian get work in national comedy clubs, and performing on TV shows just for comedians.

WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO

A truly talented funny person will have to work really hard for many years before recognition comes. After all you're working in the entertainment industry and only so many people make it really big. If you don't aspire to becoming the next BIG thing, then you can make a decent living working as a comedian. But, you will have to practice, practice , practice. Utilize your friends and family as guinea pigs and try your new jokes out on them. Sometimes this might not be a good idea though, because they may love you so much, and they try to make you feel good, even though the jokes

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