Stand-Up Comedian

Stand-Up Comedian

Michael Kosta

Los Angeles, CA

Male, 30s

I'm Michael Kosta, stand-up comedian (yes, that's what I write on my tax returns). I've performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Conan, and Comedy Central, and I tour all over North America and Australia. Ask me anything about life as a stand-up.

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Last Answer on June 11, 2013

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Back in the 50s or 60s, the was a style of joke that went like: "Jack would have ridden the horse, but for the ...." Do you know what style of joke was. It was a person's name. Thanks!

Asked by Jim over 4 years ago

 

On a 0-10 scale, how good do you think the current state of stand-up comedy is? I heard a podcast the other day where a comic said he thought stand-up was in a real golden-age as far as the amount of great talent out there...do you agree?

Asked by YAYYAY over 11 years ago

 

Why do some comedians not get larger theaters they play to put up those big video screens where people far back from the stage can see their facial expressions? I'm always surprised when they don't have this, considering how important it can be.

Asked by PA over 10 years ago

 

If I am a stand up comedian just staring out how much should I charge the person who wants to book me for and event?

Asked by Marva about 11 years ago

 

How do you come up with your amazing jokes? I want to be a stand up when I grow up and I need some inspiration, :)

Asked by Emma about 8 years ago