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stand up

[stand-uhp] / ˈstændˌʌp /






















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"Stand-up takes a lot of work and before the Fringe and my tour, there were so many pubs and awful gigs where I did a 20-minute set to zero laughs. It's certainly humbling."

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

Stand-up Leanne embraces being a 59-year-old grandmother, the physical challenges inherent to being menopausal and comfortable panties.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2025

Stand-up legend Richard Pryor will always be considered a 1-of-1 talent in the world of comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025

Stand-up comedian and famous Argyle fan Josh Widdicombe echoed Mr Bannister's thoughts ahead of the game.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

But mine wuz ever' stalk Stand-up Burley, and nigh about as good as ever I raised, ef I do say hit myse'f.

From The Tobacco Tiller A Tale of the Kentucky Tobacco Fields by Hackley, Sarah Bell




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