write what you know tho

I have a few friends who are comedians and when I asked them for advice for my first open mic, they told me to avoid writing jokes about how nervous I am, or how anxious I am. The problem is they also told me that I should write what I know, so obviously these two bits of advice conflict. If I can’t write about anxiety, all I have left is … and … (2 interests- 1 relatable & 1 recognizable but quirky)