Being a stand-up comedian is not easy. However, if you enjoy doing it, your craft can turn into a lot more than just doing performances in comedy clubs and other venues. You have to be diligent with your craft, and others will see your sincerity in your performances. stand-up comedians must have a lot of passion and love for what they do, because they know it is not easy to perform in front of an audience and try to make them laugh. You are not doing to always hit the bull's eye when telling jokes to them. Some may like them while others won't. Don't get discouraged at the haters and the hecklers because they are out there.