Stand-up comedy is a  comic style in which a comedian performs in front of a live audience, usually speaking directly to them. The performer is commonly known as a comic, stand-up comic, comedian, comedienne, stand-up comedian, or simply a stand-up. In stand-up comedy, the comedian gives the illusion that they are dialoguing but in actuality, they are monologing a grouping of humorous stories and one-liner typically called routine or set. Some stand-up comedians use props to enhance their acts. Stand-up comedy is stated to be the "freest form of comedy writing" that is normally regarded as an "extension of" the person performing. The improvisation of stand-up is often compared to music. A comedian's process of writing is likened to the process of songwriting. A comedian's ability to tighten their material has been likened to crafting a samurai sword.

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