37 stand-up comedians share their one game-changing rule for being the most interesting person in the room

How to make people listen to you

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37 stand-up comedians share their one game-changing rule for being the most interesting person in the room

By Holly Bullock

8 months ago

16 min read

Want to know exactly how to capture a room’s attention? We asked 37 women in comedy to spill their secrets. Does talking slower really make people lean in and why does everything start with your feet? Here’s what they want you to know.


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