Any stand up comedians in the house? Share your first open mic routine experience?

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Heh, we just had a gig tonight. I was singing a song and I completely forgot the words (and this is a song that I’ve sung a gazillion times). Instead of fumbling around, I did an impromptu comedy routine while gathering my thoughts to remember the verse and the band patiently kept on the “G”. The audience busted up laughing. Finally, after about 5 beats, it came to me and I finished the song. It got the biggest applause of the night.

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