Lane Moore: How to speak in front of crowds

Stand-up comics face some of the toughest audiences ever. What can they teach us about talking to a room full of strangers?

If you’ve ever had to speak in front of a crowd, then you’ve probably felt the rising fear of saying the wrong thing or having an audience that wasn’t too receptive.

So how can you prepare for the worst?

BBC Worklife talked to comedian and writer Lane Moore, who knows better than most what it’s like to go in front of a crowd knowing there’s a high possibility that they “do not like my baked goods”.

Video by Sana Malik. Animations by Leah Dubuc.