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  • Leighann Lord
    The Urban Erma: Tip & Tell

    Stand-up comedians aren’t normally on the list of folks who work for tips but it happens. It’s a nice, unexpected bonus considering that we don’t always get paid for performing. In fact, early on, it is often we who have to pay for the privilege. Getting a cash tip then is actually a step up.

    • Posted 31 days ago
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  • Leighann Lord
    The Urban Erma: What I Wish I Knew My First Year Doing Standup

    On March 31 I celebrated my stand-up comedy anniversary. I won’t give you a year, but let’s just say, it’s been a minute. And so to commemorate the event, I am reposting a piece I wrote back in 2009. I received an email from two gentlemen who were teaching a stand-up comedy class to high school students. They asked me for some advice to share with their aspiring young...

    • Posted 44 days ago
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