This article is from the Stand-up Comedy FAQ, by Steven Rosenthal and Steve Silberberg (stevebo@onramp.net) with numerous contributions by others.
A. A head shot is a photo of you. You often need to send them to agents and
club owners before an upcoming performance. A goofy headshot will not get
you work. It will still be up at the club in 10 years and will make you
regret wearing those handcuffs and a hula skirt.
 
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