Since I have taken it upon myself to name the “World’s Funniest Comedian” based on PAR Score (Positive Audience Response), it seems appropriate to talk about how to go about improving your stand-up comedy PAR Score.

But before I go there, let me say this:

If your PAR Score is 45 or above, only the very best comedians could even follow you on stage. The “average” headlining comedian delivers stand-up comedy material at a PAR Score rate of somewhere between 30-35.

I should also mention that having an outrageously high PAR Score is no guarantee for “Hollywood” type fame and fortune, if that is your goal. As a matter of fact, you don’t even have to be that funny if you have the attributes a producer or director is looking for. But in my humble opinion, being as funny as possible could be a catalyst to get you recognized in the first place. Read the rest of this entry

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