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We Do Embarrassing Things (And Usually For Free)

She's the ManWhen I started stand-up comedy, it wasn't unusual to spot me outside a comedy club "barking," or in other words, shouting out and wrangling in strangers to see a comedy show in which I'd get stage time and perform for five minutes for free. It wasn't the most fun thing I did in my life, but it had to be done for stage time, and is a comedian rite of passage. To the average Joe Schmoe, this would be absolutely ridiculous, but to a highly creative person, it's just one of the many things you do to perfect your craft. Of course, there was the time I did a public service announcement ... and "rapped" in it. Yes, rapped, but at least I got paid for doing it and scored entryway into the actor's union. [Photo via @bestmoviequotess]
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