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Hey Ari,

I've been writing stand-up jokes for about 6 months now, but I'm having trouble mustering up the courage to get on stage. I think I have about 5 minutes worth of stuff I think is good enough for an open mic. How long did it take you to go from the thought of "I want to do stand-up" to actually getting on stage? I'm 19, and I'm afraid that the longer I wait, the more I'll psych myself out. Do you have to embrace the fear and doubt, or is there anything you can do to (somewhat) eliminate it before doing your first open mic?

Really enjoyed your new special and your cock's recent podcasts appearances.

Thanks! I've been thinking about it for years. Recently started writing and really enjoying it. It's most likely going to end up just being a hobby, but I'm excited. Looking to schedule my first open mic by the end of next week.

And you should absolutely do it! Why not?