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The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.
Writing material and performing it to an audience, usually starting at open mic nights.
TonightTime to first win
About an hourA session
Mostly indoorsWhere
Step 1: Find an open mic and go and watch one first.
Is it you?
What you need
3 thingsThe honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$15
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The path
15 questsASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$10
BThen the quests
- Write ten jokes about your own life
- Write ten jokes with a clear setup and punch
- Write a tight two-minute set
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