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1. Know good social skills: If you don't get out much, please do. Learn what is acceptable and what is not acceptable in certain situations. Learn good manners. Keep your personal hygiene up and clean, if you're a dirty slob, that could be like putting on people repellent (Unless, of course, you want to be around dirty people). It's good to know how to be around people, accept all kinds of people, and probably keep your views universal (That doesn't mean stop believing whatever you believe in).
2. Social, social, social: Be around people! Learn to be comfortable around people. This may be hard for some, but you can do it. It may take time, or, no time at all depending on where you're at (social skill wise). Don't start trying to crack the jokes out yet, especially if you can't tell funny jokes. It could turn people off. Try giving speeches, being the center of attention, or maybe doing some kind of performance (formal or informal) of some sort. That doesn't mean go and be a class clown that annoys people! Take the spotlight in the right place, at the right time, and not for too long. 3-5 minutes tops, maybe. Just as long as an elevator speech. The more times you get in the "spotlight" the more comfortable you will become in the "spotlight". Remember relevancy and timing. Make sure you do it in the right setting at the right time (If you are not supposed to be the center of attention, DON'T TRY TO CONSTANTLY BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT).
3. Study jokes: Now that you're comfy in social settings, you should probably start learning your jokes. Buy joke books, listen to comedians, listen to what's going on on the news, find things that make you laugh. Find jokes that fit you, and, if you want to appeal, find jokes that fit a broad spectrum of people and know what's going on in the social group you're involved in. Know your jokes! Find out what it is exactly that makes them funny. Study good jokes and bad jokes, (that doesn't mean clean jokes and dirty jokes!) Try to find out why some jokes are more powerful than others. I'll explain more about jokes in the tips section and how I find out how jokes can be funny or not. Don't start trying to make your own jokes yet! Test the jokes you study, which is explained in the next step.
4. Try your jokes out: Keep the jokes relevant, and try not to offend or put off people. Don't be annoying and try to hog the spotlight all the time, or shout out above others. If someone else cracks a joke and you don't find it funny, DON'T FAKE LAUGH, it's annoying, especially if your fake laugh is loud and/or annoying. Remember good timing and your social skills. Don't take a joke too far, or at least not too fast. Be optimistic. Have a good, attractive attitude. Your joke has to sound like a joke. I've seen lots of people try to crack a joke, but they didn't give the joke the right sound and mood and people instead took those people seriously. Attitude makes a difference! Don't get down, keep your head up and keep smiling. Become one of the few "enlightened ones" that so many have talked about.
5. Try making your own jokes: This step may come naturally to you. It does for me. Remember how your other jokes work, and keep things simple. If you you go too complex, you'll only throw people off make them think, "This guy is a DOOFUS! What the *bleep* is he talking about?!". If you've ever been around someone who tells bad jokes, you'll know what I mean. Keep your jokes relevant to a certain topic. They can be improvised or premeditated. *#*(Warning: Improvised jokes can be really hard to pull off and requires spider-man like tongue reflexes (otherwise known as "wits" or "smart mouth") and can be addictive, therefore tempting you to try too much to be funny without thinking. You could get more and more annoying, and eventually your friends will make a "*your name* stick" and beat you with it each time you say something stupid (Do I know from experience? The answer is: I'm not going to tell you cause' I want to look professional). Don't be stupid!)*#*
6. Take it in a direction: Use your newly acquired skills for good, evil, love, war, use them casually or make a profession out of it, or just plain do whatever you want with it. You can even revise jokes and work on them for a while. It's your choice!
7. Comedian dont say any ROMAS

 Steps

1. Ask basic questions. The first thing to do is figure out what you do know by asking yourself some questions:
   
   • What sort of jazz, if any, have you heard?
   • Have you heard any specific jazz CDs or artists that you really liked?
   • Are there certain instruments that you really like?
   • Is there a tempo or style that you prefer?
   • Is there any jazz you have heard that you don’t like?
   • Do you like instrumental, or vocal, or both?
   • Do you only like a certain sub-genre of jazz?
2. Look for affordable classics. If you love getting a lot of bang for your buck with music, there are lots of ways to do that in the jazz genre. Consult the suggestions below and keep these points in mind:
   
   
   • First off, ask your local record store geek about cheap new classic jazz CDs. There are an amazing amount of deals. In fact, there are so many cheap classics out there, it becomes hard to recommend the more expensive contemporary jazz artists.
   • Second, buy used jazz. The availability of used jazz CDs can depend on the kind of neighborhood you live in (and the residing musical taste). If you are lucky enough to live amongst jazz lovers, used jazz CDS are cheap and guaranteed.
   • Finally, think about investing in a turntable. If you want to talk about getting affordable classics in any genre, you can always find some great deals on vinyl. This is especially true if you don’t mind looking through a store's “bargain basement” used stuff.
3. Start with the heavyweight champions of jazz. Coltrane, Miles, Bird, Louie, Billie. If you have heard of them, there’s probably a reason. So ask your questions, figure out what you like, do your homework, and then start obvious. You can get cooler and more diverse as you go. As it is, the classics are usually about as cool as cool comes anyway, and in most cases, they are cheap.
4. Follow the artists that show up as sidemen. Play "jazz geography". Jazz musicians tend to play with many different bands and the big bands were virtual jazz incubators. Once you hear Count Basie with Sinatra, try Basie with saxophonist Lester Young. Another example: Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue (which, by the way, is a good choice if you're a classical music enthusiast^[1])--the guys who play on it are all heavyweight champs in their own right. Coltrane on tenor; Cannonball Adderley on Alto; Bill Evans on piano… even jazz rookies have heard of those guys. Once you hear the sax boys soloing on that album, and you read the liner notes (which is essential on Kind of Blue), you are going to want to get Cannonball’s Somethin’ Else or Everybody Loves Bill Evans. The next thing you know - you’ve got a collection.
5. Talk about jazz with jazz geeks. Someone who's passionate about jazz will play stuff for you… and ask tons of questions… and get to the bottom of your jazz needs. Then they will set you up. Find the indie record store in your area and start a conversation with a jazz fanatic. Be ready with your answers to the questions you asked yourself earlier.

Suggestions

• John Coltrane. Giant Steps. (Atlantic). If you enjoy David Sanborn and some of the “rock” saxophone guys, and want some “real jazz”, start with Kind of Blue and this album.
• John Coltrane. Love Supreme. (Impulse) Coltrane is good enough to warrant two picks. He pushed the envelope all the time, so different labels have different types of stuff. This one is his tribute to the creator.
• Miles Davis. Workin (Prestige). If Coltrane deserves two; so does Miles. This is the famous Miles quintet, which includes Coltrane anyway.
• Dave Brubeck. Time Out. (Columbia). You’ve probably heard this… especially the classic song “Take Five”. While obvious to jazz nuts, it’s essential to beginners.
• Les McCann and Eddie Harris. Live at Montreaux. (Atlantic) Wicked, swingin’ jazz from a great band in a neutral country.
• Charles Mingus. Ah Um. (Columbia). His first album for Columbia is full of modern jazz classics, and has inspired countless jazz musicians. Better Git it in Your Soul.
• Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Best of Louie and Ella. (Verve) Speaking of inspiring generations, when it comes to jazz, Louis Armstrong might be the all-time great, and Ella Fitzgerald isn’t far behind. This little compilation is a place to start… and a good representation of their three albums together. This is also a good place to start if you're already a fan of pop music.^[1]
• Various Artists. Blue Breakbeats Volume 1. (Blue Note) This is a fantastic compilation of artists from the label dubbed the “most sampled” of any in the land.
• Wes Montgomery. Talkin’ Verve: The Roots of Acid Jazz (Verve) If you love jazz guitar, this compilation (and other Talkin’ Verve comps) brings together his fast-paced, groovin’ best.
• Charlie Parker. The Essential Charlie Parker. (Verve). Bird is one of those dudes that revolutionized the genre. There’s so many great compilations and albums that it is hard to know where to start. This one is cheap and good, so let’s start here.
• Thelonious Monk. Monk’s Music. (Fantasy). A good choice if you're into rock or R&B.^[1]