What Do You Do?

"What do you do?"

I’ve always been uncomfortable answering this question because the conversation usually goes something like this:

Them: What do you do?
Me: I’m a stand-up comedian. 
Them: Really? Tell me a joke!
Me: Ok. Cash or charge?
Them: What?
Me: Well, you don’t work for free and neither do I. 

Then I pull out my Square and it just gets awkward. 

After reading the article, “How to Introduce Yourself” here’s a new answer I’m testing out: 

“What do I do? I create curated, comedic content delivered in theatrical spaces to help people laugh at life.”

Hmmm, I’ll keep my Square handy.