Listening to your own sets and listening to the audience as you perform. It's a conversation of sorts. There is an exchange.

I'm keeping in shape, you know, gotta look good for the ladies - and certain guys. Hey, I can't control who's looking. I just gotta bring the heat.

It always comes down to what the crowd buys coming out of your mouth, which differs from one comic to the next.

I don't really worry about a crowd liking me.

I also do a certain amount of talking through material on stage, to see what happens and allow interesting ideas to manifest.

Some comedians are silly or goofy or straight joke writers who avoid anything subversive or political. Others are drawn to it. The beauty of standup is there is room for everyone, and years of performing in front of crowds will dictate what you can or can't do.

You'll get them tomorrow. You gave it a good shot. Keep your chin up.