But as you hold the microphone and stand up there for your show, you would certainly realize that you have nothing but the mic and your racing heartbeats. It is just normal for any standup comedian to feel nervous. This is not unique to beginners. Even seasoned comedians feel nervous in every performance. Alongside a right career outlook you should also be aware that information and learning from the most season comedians are very vital for you to understand the way of the trade. Keep a keen eye on all the routines and props that you can incorporate in order to come up with a stage-shaking act. Moreover take close attention to the correct timing, style, content, sound effects, and more importantly the audience and take note of the things that usually bring them to the edge of their seats. It would be better if you would not have any of those cards in your hand, but because it is your first time, it would be at your advantage if you have them. As you learn standup comedy, prepare to react responsively and humorously to audience s reactions. Standup comedy acts are unique in that you could get your feedback while you are still out there performing your act. It will be hard to tell them jokes or make them laugh if they don t have a clue as to whom these are coming from. For example, if you are going to relay some funny incidents about gay couples, some people might get offended, if you won t explain that you are in the same situation or you have experienced how it s like or you have friends who relayed to you such story. Carefully study how they make people laugh. Analyze what makes them really funny. This way, you could learn comedic timing on your own. This is critical for every standup comedian. Take note of how each comedian assumes a different persona. For example, Adam Sandler is often na ve and silly. Chris Rock makes people laugh by being an angry man, while Dennis Miller does great in political ranting. For instance, you should not throw adult and malicious jokes if your audience is composed mostly of children and young people. You should not throw sexist jokes if there are many women in the crowd or you may bear the grudges of feminist advocates in the audience in an instant. Then, identify with the audience.