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Using a pseudonym for stand-up shows

frobisher · 2009-09-08 18:38:03

Is this common? I'm new to doing stand-up and I'd like to keep at it. But my name is quite distinctive and I'm already working hard on pushing it as a singer/songwriter doing material that is non-comedy based. Which could be a bit confusing for punters and I could easily see people coming along to a music show and not…

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08-09-2009 7:38pm

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frobisher

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Is this common? I'm new to doing stand-up and I'd like to keep at it. But my name is quite distinctive and I'm already working hard on pushing it as a singer/songwriter doing material that is non-comedy based. Which could be a bit confusing for punters and I could easily see people coming along to a music show and not knowing when to take it seriously. Not exactly a life or death conundrum but I'd be interested to hear of any other comedians you may know have in a similar situation or that are using pseudonyms.

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#2 15-09-2009 3:27pm
pappyodaniel

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Life ain't easy for a boy named pseudonym.

I'll get my coat.

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