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stand up

[stand-uhp] / ˈstændˌʌp /






















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“It’s a stand-up comedy class. Comp ticket. I forgot to give it to you last time we met.”

From Salon

The drag queen, who channeled Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher for the stand-up skit, said she hopes pushing herself out of her comfort zone will be the start of a "positive change" for her public speaking.

From BBC

A husband and father turns to performing stand-up comedy as he navigates his divorce.

From BBC

Early on, my dad had performed stand-up at New Jersey clubs on amateur nights.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beyond intro to stand-up, there are other courses for the minor that stand out.

From Los Angeles Times