Here's an interesting conversation I had with Matt Ruby on open mic etiquette on his comedy blog Sandpapersuit.com
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A lot of open mic hatred in that post! I think that when someone isn't getting booked as often as they'd like, then it's worthwhile to hit the mics.
If you can do a decent job there, then people who run their own shows might spot you and put you on. There's more chance of that happening than say if you are just practicing jokes in your own apartment.
Also I think it helps to get booked more often if you are famous or already successful. Chicken and the egg.
"There's more chance of that happening than say if you are just practicing jokes in your own apartment."
All those years I wasted doing Child's Play jokes to my creepy doll collection.
Then again if you have any stalkers who've filled your apartment with hidden cameras, and they happen to book shows, then you're in luck.
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