the stand up comedian who can’t talk is great because he makes fun of himself having no voice. I think the big lesson from him is, you should make fun of yourself. I’ve written (well, not literally written) a routine abut me being learning disabled (and yes, I really am learning disabled, you should tell the truth in comedy)

You get deadpan people every where – the sulky sales assistant, the bored teacher, the fed up and cynic co-worker – so why not comedy?

I also agree with Steve it’s about honing your natural comic ability. I know because I have about seven books of writing comedy bought over the years and they bore me. However finding this site had given me some inspiration.

We are all different so this reflects in our abilities.

I started out writing long intertwined stand-up routines that are multi-layered. That was year 1. Now by year 3, I am realizing that you can have a long joke, but you need minor jokes to entertain until your major punches come along.

It takes practice and determination to develop a style. The deadpan comics Jason refers to DO HAVE movements, and voice inflections at times. But they cater their writing TO THAT STYLE, but I’m sure it’s just as hard to come up with material, if not harder.

No matter your style, it’s your delivery that will affect the audience most. And by delivery, I mean the whole package. Looks, style, movement, inflection, AND material. The 2nd video proves it. If that guy never came on stage and just played his Ipad into the mike, he wouldn’t have garnered nearly as much laughter. He doesn’t do a bunch of big movements, but he definatly GIVES a performance with the voice on speaker. Thanks for sharing.