The Authentic Comedian

Articles and exercises for anyone who's interested in making comedy or any art that doesn't suck.

By Caroline Clifford
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“For some years I wanted to write a short book about everything I've learned about doing stand-up comedy well. Luckily, Caroline is now doing it for all of us”
James Harris, Stiff Upper Quip
“The rare comedian who is practiced at both stand-up and improv!”
Will Hines, Improv Nonsense
“If you like my sense of humour, you'll like Caroline's. If you don't like my sense of humour, WHY ARE YOU EVEN READING THIS?! Is it a masochistic thing? Don't answer that.”
Ariane Sherine, Thoughts From a Small Brown Girl