You are here:
- Home
- Comedy
- Christian Humor
- Jokes & Comedians
Jokes & Comedians/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| What should I do?? | 6/10/2008 | Tom |
| Q: I am 20 years old. I will be 21 this Sept 1st. I have done stand up three times. It went well (and ... A: Jennifer -- I, too, believe that my voice is not one of my strong points, and I long for the ... | ||
| getting started | 3/10/2008 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: how should i get started stand up comedian acts A: I get this question a lot and I've got a standard response, which is available in the archives: ... | ||
| Controlling nerves and how to make sure your not over doing it and copywrighted material | 2/26/2008 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: I am an amature comedian. I have only done it twice. Theres two things I need to work on. Number one ... A: >When I'm on stage I'm fine but once I had forgotton what I was going to say and I got kinda scared ... | ||
| a comedian problem | 2/21/2008 | Lucas Werner |
| Q: well me and some of my friends like to joke around and do all kinds of crazy things well one day one ... A: Jesse, you're either funny or you're not. Joking around with friends is one thing, but actually ... | ||
| getting started | 2/13/2008 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: how would i go about getting my voice heard and putting together an actual show? A: I get this question quite a bit. I'd suggest looking at the following past answer I've given and, if ... | ||
| Getting Started | 2/11/2008 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: Can you tell me what happens if you are "successful" at a few open mic nights? Is that how you can ... A: In most cases, other local comics will point you in the right direction, possibly recommend you or ... | ||
| Rick Bryan- Stand-up comedian to be....... | 1/29/2008 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: How can I get started in stand-up comedy? What should I expect? How can I get past stage fright? A: I get this question a lot and I've got a standard response, which is available in the archives: ... | ||
| general | 1/28/2008 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: Hey, i was wondering if you could tell me say about a day in the life of a comedian. How do you guys ... A: >How do you guys travel to different clubs? Generally we drive. Some of the more well-known names ... | ||
| Improv Info? | 1/15/2008 | Eric |
| Q: How are you today? My name is Phoenix Sevillo. I'm doing a research project on improv comedy for ... A: Improve doesn't require intelligence so much as quick wit. You have to fast on your toes and be able ... | ||
| geting started | 12/17/2007 | Eric |
| Q: i am only 16 years old and i really enjoy making people laugh all my friends keep encouraging me to ... A: The best way to start anything is by having a plan of attack. First you need to put all of your ... | ||
| Your just what I was looking for!!! | 12/17/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: Hey matt, Im a 19 year old male, who just discoverd his talent. I had been wondering for the last ... A: TANK, I'm really sure how much help I can give or that you need. If you're already writing and ... | ||
| I need help! | 12/10/2007 | Eric |
| Q: I love comedy but I have resigned myself to study it. I would love to be a comedian, and although I ... A: The problem may be that you have such anxiety about your ability to relay you’re material, that you ... | ||
| Getting started/where to perform | 12/9/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: My name is Will. And I live in the Northern Kentucky,greater Cincinnati area and I am 17 years old I ... A: Will, >I know I would need to write jokes that are for older people and not younger people like ... | ||
| How do I become a comdeian? | 11/29/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: I have aI really want to be a comedian, what kind of research do comedians do for jokes, and etc? ... A: I really want to be a comedian, what kind of research do comedians do for jokes, and etc? Other ... | ||
| Am I too young for comedy? | 11/18/2007 | Eric |
| Q: my name is Erica. I have been writing comedy (stand-up that is) for about two years. All my material ... A: Eddie Murphy was younger than you when he started doing stand-up. In fact, there are a good many now ... | ||
| Taking a Beginner's Improv Class ... Do you have to already be funny? | 10/24/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: I'm interested in taking an beginner's improv workshop. People have said that I'm funny, but I'm ... A: >Can you tell me a little about how beginning improv classes are? All improv classes are different ... | ||
| Comedy/Stage Fright | 10/11/2007 | Tom |
| Q: hi the one thing i always wanted to do was be a comedian and my mum always tells me i should be a ... A: Sam -- Sorry for the delay in answering your question; the original e-mail must have gotten lost ... | ||
| Debate | 9/17/2007 | Lucas Werner |
| Q: I go to a boarding school in England. Next weekend I have to do a debate 'This house supports the ... A: Try this... In an about house... some faces house bitter faces about the face off against Facebook ... | ||
| ventriloquism | 9/15/2007 | Eric |
| Q: i was just wondering if you would be any chance have some good advice on how to learn to become A ... A: I must admit I know nothing about ventriloquism. I did however find a great link for beginners: ... | ||
| Man Show Kid | 8/22/2007 | Eric |
| Q: Who plays the Man Show Kid? I seem to recall it is a woman of short stature with a child -like ... A: A lot of peeps think it was Andy Milonakis (who’s not actually a kid but now a 31 year old man) and ... | ||
| How can I learn to be a comedian??? | 8/20/2007 | Eric |
| Q: I have been told by hundreds(seriously,hundreds!!)of people that I should be a comedian. Im becoming ... A: Becoming a comedian (in my opinion) happens at birth. You’ve ether got it or you don’t. From what ... | ||
| the next step | 8/10/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: Over the past year I have been working hard to find a break as a comic/comedic writer (I would ... A: One of the things I really don't like about being on AllExperts are questions about what to do with ... | ||
| where to go? | 8/9/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: How can I find my comedic voice, then be able to pass my ideas in front of a crowd? I am, by ... A: Rich, Tough questions. >I am, by nature, a shy person< Most comics are, to some extent or ... | ||
| starting off | 7/19/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: I want to be a comedian when i'm a bit older, i'm 16 now. I just want to know what you think the ... A: I got almost the same question a while back and the transcript of my response is available here ... | ||
| how old? | 7/12/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: Do you think 21 years old is too late to start comedy? A: Tysha, Absolutely not. It's just about the perfect age...in most cases. But there's also a factor ... | ||
| best way to get a persona | 6/29/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: What would you say is the best way to get your persona? and best way to get a good EMENCEE together? A: JJ, >What would you say is the best way to get your persona I can't tell you how to get one, ... | ||
| Amount of material & re-using a set | 6/16/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: On average, or for you, how many minutes of new material can a comic, or can you create per year or ... A: Brian, >On average, or for you, how many minutes of new material can a comic, or can you create ... | ||
| Comedian pay | 6/15/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: If you have been in the business, it sounded as if you where, could you tell me how much is the ... A: Brian, Pay issues are very dicey because there are a lot of factors in play. As you've already ... | ||
| Stand-up Q& A | 6/4/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: What other ways can I copywright my stand -up act other than "The Library of Congress." Or Do I ... A: Dwayne, This is quite a bit outside my realm of expertise, so for a "real" answer, I'd consult an ... | ||
| getting started | 5/21/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: hi im 28 and just trying to get material together and find venues to try it in is there any books ... A: Jason, I think the best thing I can do is direct you to a past answer, which probably has most of ... | ||
| Getting started in improv. | 5/14/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: I live in a major market area,Kansas City, with a growing improv movement. I have always had a gift ... A: Paul, You're right that it's generally easier to get started in stand-up or improv if you're ... | ||
| getting started | 4/28/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: Every day coming home from work I pass by our local comedy club and they have a huge sign reading ... A: Rick, Thanks for the question. I think the best thing I can do is direct you to a past answer, ... | ||
| writing | 4/11/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: I love to write. I write about anything but I seem to have a knack for comedy. I have no ... A: Jackson, Thanks for the questions. >Do most comedians write their own stuff?< Yes, for the most ... | ||
| Sup | 4/4/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: what do you love about your job and..... what got u interested inthis? A: Isiah, Thanks for the questions. >what do you love about your job< There are a lot of things I ... | ||
| stupid jokes | 4/3/2007 | Eric |
| Q: i was wondering if you could find a really funny stupid joke. All of my friends always have the best ... A: Hey Melissa, I’m trying to define, “Stupid Jokes”. Some jokes are just silly and some are smart. ... | ||
| Stand up comedian Ben Bailey. | 4/2/2007 | Matt McDonald |
| Q: I thought you seemed like the person to ask, I was just wondering do you know if the American ... A: Euan, I'm not sure if this is the Ben Bailey you're thinking of, but he's got the same name and he ... | ||
| who are they | 3/23/2007 | Eric |
| Q: there was a comedy duo way back I belive before the 1950's and they did a comedy gig called "the ... A: I'm taking a stab at the answer (as no one has yet to try). I believe the Comedy Duo to be Wheeler & ... | ||
| jokes | 3/12/2007 | Ely Henry |
| Q: Hey Ely! I'm a huge fan of jokes and love laughing! Do you have any really good ones please? I love ... A: Hey taryn. Robin Williams jokes...I can't really type those out but I can tell you to browse ... | ||
| 3 the magic number | 3/5/2007 | Ely Henry |
| Q: i'm doing a 3 minute film for a film competition and pretty much, it's going to be a choreographed ... A: Well the main rule in comedy is the rule of threes meaning things are funny in threes. So when ... | ||
| hello | 3/2/2007 | Ely Henry |
| Q: he likes to go hunting and he has no religion.what is a good joke to tell my uncle and make myself ... A: Ok. This is a hunting joke. It should work for you. A hunter visited another hunter and was given ... | ||
Tom
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about The Capitol Steps, a political (mostly musical) satire group based in Washington, DC which performs in Washington, around the U.S., and four times a year on public radio. I can answer questions about who is performing which role in Capitol Steps sketches and songs on albumns and can help identify a routine (and which albumn or radio show includes it) based on partial lyrics. I can also provide tips and suggestions for those interested in writing and performing spoonerism-based comedy similar to the Steps` "Lirty Dies."
Experience
I have been a Capitol Steps fan since about 1995. I own all the albumns and have listened to each dozens of times. I have particularly studied (and particularly admire) the "Lirty Dies" routines and I have written and performed material of this sort. Despite the fact that I live halfway across the U.S. from Washington, I've attended many live Capitol Steps performances, including several at their permanent locations in the DC area.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.