One of the biggest battles most every comedian, comedy entertainer, or speaking professional faces involves stage fright — those uncomfortable feelings of impending doom and the exacerbation of self doubt.

These issues are compounded when a performer realizes that this condition is having an adverse affect on their level of performance.

Let me say this — you simply cannot have enough confidence when you stand before an audience. I’m referring specifically to confidence in your stand-up comedy material, confidence in your performing ability and confidence in yourself as an entertainer.

Stage comfort and confidence won’t give a person more talent — that is a gift that the performer must bring to the table first. But stage comfort and confidence are the ULTIMATE talent enhancements ANY performer can have. Read the rest of this entry

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