Samurai Code of Comedy: On Failure

Two men were preparing for battle, both were strong warriors, but one had never lost a fight. The other had been bested but never killed. Because of this he had many scars. When the time of battle came, both men were wounded. The pain was too much for the heretofore undefeated man and he was unable to fight. The scarred veteran was accustomed to the pain and was able to fight anyway. Because of his previous defeats, he was able to survive. A comedian should remember this story when bombing on stage. Having a rough set can focus the mind on what needs to be fixed. As long as a lesson is learned, no failure is dishonorable.