Most of the time a material cannot be adequately delivered with just one comical technique. Nevertheless, successful performers can boast of having the ability to have mastered their chosen style. With this, let s take some time off to learn about the impressionist side of comedy. Basically, the term impressionist describes a certain performer whose act revolves around sending an impression of living someone else's life through mimicking another individual s behavior, mannerism, and habit. These comics deviated from formal comedy and followed the traditional story-telling antics of Lenny Bruce. The late 90s would saw a rebound of the comic industry. Comedy Central housed shows like Premium Blend and The A-List which featured budding talents and Lounge Lizards as well as Comedy Central Presents aired on half-hour specials. Ask for their feedback and listen intently on criticisms, which should be taken constructively so you could further improve on your craft. You could begin by going to an open mic night at a comedy club. Some seasoned standup comedians instantly call up people from the audience to come up to the stage and do their shtick. This is the only way that you can face the audience to deliver your act as effortlessly as possible. If you think that you are funny and that you can create humorous lines in a jiffy, do not let your shyness get in the way for you to dream of becoming a comedian. To get you started, here are some tips that you can follow in order to overcome the shadow of what s stopping you to let it all out. Even though extreme slapstick was less practiced by alternative comics there were quite some who took the risk and ventured into the hurting. The likes of Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, and even Rowan Atkinson in the Blackadder television shows participated in antics that involved physicality in order to elicit amusement from the audience. Other comedy festivals are the Vancouver Comedy Festival, the Boston Comedy and Film Festival, the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival in Ireland, and the more prominent Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. Stand-up comedy has reached a full-grown global status. In the years to come, avid supporters will surely grow in number as people are starting to learn how significant it is to, once in a while, unwind and relax for a good heart-felt laugh.