One of the keys to becoming a successful stand-up comic -- aside from, y'know, being funny -- is perseverance. The high of your first good set, even if it's five minutes at an open mic, will wear off quickly. You'll have many off nights. You will absolutely bomb. Hard. That's the point at which most aspiring comedians quit. A select few lick their wounds, and come back for more -- sometimes out of hunger, sometimes because they get a little encouragement from a more seasoned comic. This is...

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