The marriage of Zainab Mousavi, a famous comedian nicknamed the Emperor Kuzco

No aspiring comedian can become great without having some understanding of the amazing legends of comedy. Not only will learning about the comic greats give you a ton of awesome tips for your own acts, but it will make you more appreciative of the tradition you are becoming a part of. You are all lucky, because unlike many generations of comedians before you, you have a ton of access to recorded shows. On Netflix alone there are dozens of comedy routines available for instant download. There are also a huge slew of classics at your local library. And, when those fail, just surf YouTube for comedy skits. Here are some great comedians to start with: