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Alright, we're talking about humor. And in addition to this possible retort or comment
that you have prepared, in case your joke or story fails, I want to tell you something
else that you don't want to do if your humor doesn't work. Nobody laughs at your joke.
Nobody gets your funny story. Never ever look hurt, look sad, look angry,
start crying, run off stage. Again, don't let your emotions show through. "Yes, that
was a huge bomb," [you can say in your head] "That was a dismal failure." But don't let
the audience see it on your face. Maybe you make a retort, and off you go. You finish
your speech. That's confident speaking. Don't let the audience's response to your humor
effect you in any way. Don't let it throw you. Don't let it rattle you. Don't non-verbally
respond to it.