i work as a stand up comedian.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Stand-up comedy is a comic style in which a comedian performs in front of a live audience, usually speaking directly to them. The performer is commonly known as a comic, stand-up comic, stand-up comedian or simply a stand-up. In stand-up comedy, the comedian usually recites a grouping of humorous stories, jokes and one-liners typically called a monologue, routine or act. Some stand-up comedians use props, music or magic tricks to \"enhance\" their acts. Stand-up comedy is often performed in comedy clubs, bars and pubs, nightclubs, neo-burlesques, colleges and theatres. Outside live performance, stand-up is often distributed commercially via television, DVD, CD and the internet. In stand-up comedy, the feedback of the audience is instant and crucial for the comedian's act. Audiences expect a stand-up comic to provide a steady stream of laughs, and a performer is always under pressure to deliver. Will Ferrell has called stand-up comedy \"hard, lonely and vicious\". A stand-up comedy show may involve only one comedian, or feature a \"headline\" or a \"showcase\" format. A headline format typically features an opening act known as a host, \"comp\u00e8re\" (UK), or master of ceremonies (MC), who usually warms up the crowd, interacts with the audience members, makes announcements, and introduces the other performers.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I have always wanted to work in stand up comedy just don't know enough about it to do it"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I'd love to help you learn about it! One of the most important qualities you need to have as a stand-up comic is the ability to perform in front of a live audience, ideally you want to speak directly to them. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oh that would be intimidating to me do a lot of performers have anxiety or stage fright?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I think they probably have to learn how to overcome it. A lot of stand-up comedy is performed in bars, pubs, theaters and comedy clubs, so there's really no escaping the audience!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Is stand up comedy well recieved for the most part?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "For the most part it is. Stand-up comics are expected to deliver a steady stream of laughs, so if the crowd isn't laughing, you might want to change up your jokes!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I noticed some stand up events are huge and televised and some are smaller"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That's true too! Stand-up is often delivered on television, DVD or the internet. Maybe you'd want to try a few YouTube videos to test your content?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I have heard of open mic night but not sure what that is?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Another great idea! An open mic night is usually held at a nightclub or comedy club and allows amateur performers test out their new material. You should give it a try!"}]