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Next up isLaura Peek.

I love writing and performing stand-up more than anything in the world.

Im excited to see where they go.

We were eating mutton and the room was really dusty, and she just sorta tipped over.

First time I realized that something could be sad and funny at the same time.

(She lived shout-out Colleen, I love you.)

Shes my hero and should be the president.

Show cost me about $1,000 total.

One very funny person that I dont think Ive actually met isKristen Toomeyof Chicago.

So original and fun to watch.

what hill will you die on?Its good to be silly.

Its good to clown on yourself and be playful.

I was feeling down on myself, jealous of other comics success.

She goes, So another person gets something you want.

What does that mean for you?

Are you gonna quit?

I didnt think so, keep your head down.

Worst comedy advice wasnt really advice, but more of a pattern I saw a lot early on.

Dont let other peoples failures and insecurities stop you from trying.

Unless you really suck at comedy!

Then I dunno what to tell you.

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