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writes:i often put myself down but i can give at least a list of ten things i like about myself and for any of the other cupid users i hope this doesnt come across as big headed but i do think i am naturally a funny , witty creative person .in the past 5 years or so since secondary school ,going into college alot of people have said that i am funny , they have said things like im witty , you really make me laugh , some of the things you say are funny , you have a very dry sense of humour , you are weird in a funny way .A few of my teachers have often remarked on my humour and have said things such as im really quick and sharp , one teacher said i always have a funny sarcastic comment to make , and that i make some truly witty contributions in additon to this i always seem to get someone laughing and seem to be the funny one of a group or know to be the one who is humourous .im aware that not everyone will find me funny and some people wont like me or find me annoying ad strange etc but since people have commented on my humour more its had made me question whether i should do something about it , like invest my time in something related to comedy , just recently i was told i should be a comedian as someone said i had a lot of personality and funnt and my friends said i could even write my own jokes and do comedy workshops , i wouldnt necessairly say comedy interests me but i have wondered why some people are funny , what creates comedy , how to do stand up and why people develop there humours etc . i know alot of the time i use humour when i feel nervous and i try to cover this up as best as i cna .just recenlty i know theres a 3 week comedy course comping up which is £90 , in not sure if this is expensive or not for a comedy course but i do feel as though i would enjoy it and it would be an expereinces as i would get the oppurtunity to perfrom a comedy act,i would like to do this but would feel so nervoys , if i pay for it might not be good and i will then feel as though i have wasted £90 , are there any other ways i could do something were i could use comedy or take on board what people have said to me as i would really like a hobby and something to do about it ? shall i do the course ?
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reader, Youcannotbeserious +, writes (1 May 2019):
 £90 for a 3 week course sounds remarkably cheap. I assume you mean it will be a couple of hours a week for 3 weeks? Or do you mean £900?
If it really is £90, then I think that is remarkably cheap to find out if you would like/be good at something. Even if it turns out it is not for you, it will have been worth the money to rule it out.
Remember you don't have to be a stand-up to be involved in comedy. You can get involved in acting or writing, or giving classes like this one! You have to be very thick skinned to be a stand-up so it is not for everyone. Also, as you have said, sense of humour is a very personal thing and what your friends might "get" because they know you, strangers who do not understand your personality might not.
Go for it and good luck. I hope it is the start of something bigger. Would love to know how you get on.
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reader, Honeypie  +, writes (29 April 2019):
 Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
I'd say if you CAN afford to spend the 90 pounds then GO for it.
Sometimes getting out of our comfort zone is JUST what is needed.
I have two HIGHLY artistic children and one who is not. I encourage ALL 3 to try new things, I support them ALL doing whatever they WANT to try. I come from a pretty artistic family, music, singing, painting, creating, designing - you name it... we have someone in the family doing it. My youngest wanted to try a new instrument for her music/concert classes in High school and we went and rented her one (after the teachers OK'd her switch) and she is doing phenomenal and oddly enough EVEN better on her first instrument as well.
Don't wait to try things. I know so many people my age who go:"OH I wish I had tried this or that."
Even if it doesn't TAKE you anywhere, it will perhaps give you an experience of a lifetime you will meet new people, with whom you share things in common.
Do or do not... there is no trying... Yoda :)
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reader, N91 +, writes (29 April 2019):
 Yes, definitely.
If you have a keen interest in it then why not? It won’t be wasted if it’s something you enjoy will it?
Who knows what could come of it? £90 would be a small price to pay if it led to the beginning of a career in comedy. Even if it didn’t work out for you, you’ve tried something new and you can say you’ve given it a shot.
I’d say go for it, good luck.
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (29 April 2019):
 It depends from how big of a dent 90 pounds would make in your budget. If you just need to be very , very prudent in how you handle your finances, - well, then do be prudent;and maybe, before plunking down this amount into something that might be a letdown , at least do some coparative shopping, check the costs of other comedy , or improv , classes in your area, go look for places where they'd let you audit a class for free or for a small fee before enrolling…( most acting schools do )
Then again, unless you really must go through true hardships to put together those 90 pounds ,so you need to play it real safe in spending them on anything , I'd tell you : go. By all means, give it a try. Absolutely. Money spent to learn stuff, stimulate your creativity , awaken your talents, and/or simply have fun while you accrue experience and try something new, is never ever " wasted money ", independently from the results. Now , this particular class may not be eactly what you require or expect, it may not lead to any breakthrough or practical advantage, it may disappoint you,- but at least it will be a way to break ice , to dip your toes in the waters of performing , and to see what it feels like, and if you have the vocation, the passion and the discipline to continue on this path.
Worst case scenario, you find out that you are not as good at comedy as you and your friends thought , - let's say… you, erm, sort of suck at it ?. No problem. While it surely is nice to be able turning a hobby into a career, it's not a must. You really don't have to be the best at something, or even great at something- or, often, not even just kind-of-goodish at something, for this something to enrich your life and bring joy into it.
For instance, I took up oil painting a few years ago, and , while, after taking a lot of lessons, I DID make visible progresses of which I am quite proud… the bottom line is, I do not have a natural talent for painting and I will never be REALLY good. So what ? The gratification, elation and peace of mind I find while I dabble with my brushes and colours is priceless , I don't regret any time or money I spent on this.
Of course I am not saying that you 'll never become a professional comedian, or a talented, accomplished performer- for all I know, you might be the funniest woman since Lucille Ball. Just to stress how, even if this does not translate into an artustic success, or a money -making venture, it's a path still very worth pursuing for your personal realization.
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