For me it's roughly 75% they ask me, 25% I ask them. I didn't start asking much until recently, but now that I travel sometimes I've needed to.

Instead two syllables like the girl version and the Christmas song.

Noel. I was worried he'd have to correct people a lot that it's only one syllable.

If you could be a video gamer who lies down and drinks lots of milk that would probably be ideal.

I like it, but I would assume they might get teased with "Dick"

I honestly don't even remember which set was my first. I bombed frequently early on as most people do. The important thing is just getting up there and experimenting. I recommend avoiding super edgy or potentially offensive material right at the beginning, because you risk turning people off who someday may want to book you, but otherwise do whatever.

If you're trying to get out of something, it's a cold. Otherwise it's allergies. /s

If it makes them happy I say go for it. Not my thing, but not my job to police other people especially if they're not hurting anyone

if I'm playing a character

a place to live for a homeless person. boom! I win.