How do I improve my social awkwardness?

I can hold down conversations with people and so on. I don't feel any conscious fear of social interaction but I am always aware of my conversational clumsiness. I end up half-offending people by accident and a lot of people I work with just do not 'get' me.
In addition, I am pretty shy around women. Had girlfriends before and even been married but I sometimes turn into a thirty something teenager when in the presence of someone pretty.

Any advice?

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gothicstreet · M

HMMM... Nope; can't give you the answer. I'm the same damn way. I can tell you this though. As a public performer life is a stage. You're always on. Watch the Jerry Seinfeld DVD "The Comedian" and notice how the pros in stand up conduct themselves in small clubs. It could give you some tips.