A comedian is someone who makes people laugh (and at least a couple times a minute). Which is easier said than done. A comedian is a stage persona; it's not exactly who the person is offstage. So how does one craft a standup comedy stage persona that a)suits their personality, and b) is actually funny? It's both easier and harder than it first seems. Your unique personality already exists; it's just up to you to highlight the funny bits, and then to live your life onstage. This all starts with attitude and mood. Further reading ...