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		<title>Why The Opening Stand-up Comedy Act Has The Hardest Job</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's a well known fact that the hardest job in a line up of comedians is the opening act. But you might be surprised to learn that it is not necessarily talent or experience that makes it tough. There are other factors involved, even when the comedian talent level in a show is the same. <a class="more-link" href="https://www.realfirststeps.com/975/how-to-be-a-comedian-opening-act/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">  Why The Opening Stand-up Comedy Act Has The Hardest Job</span><span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Challenge of the Opening Act in Stand-Up Comedy When it comes to learning how to be a comedian&hellip; The opening act in the stand-up comedy environment is arguably the hardest spot in a lineup of comedians &mdash; particularly from a laughter generation standpoint. It&rsquo;s often referred to as the &ldquo;bullet-taking&rdquo; spot. Here&rsquo;s why that is, no matter what &ldquo;level&rdquo; the comedian is at when performing in that...</p>
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