The true art of a successful pickup line entails charm, wits, and, most importantly, no fear of failure. I myself have never been so good at sparking romance—until now.

Armed with over 900 pickup lines supplied by www.pickuplinesgalore.com, I embarked on a journey to master the use of these pick-up lines. I might add that it was a rather humbling yet empowering experience; I learned through every rejection, and strived to perfection with all of the night's victories. Here are some of the tips and tricks I learned while adventuring in the strange world of pickup lines.

1. Do not let a witty response dampen your enthusiasm.

If the response happens to be clever, do not worry. They're not brushing you off; it simply means you are dealing with a person who is just as smart and charming as you.

See? True love.

2. Never fear the nervous laugh.

A nervous "haha" or "lol" is a good indicator of whether or not they're flattered to the point of embarrassment. Don't worry, though; it's all part of the plan.

3. Try not to confuse the other person with an overly complex line.

Sometimes, you just have to keep it simple.

4. You can never go wrong with puns.

There's nothing that tugs more on the heart strings than a perfectly executed pun: just enough cheese, but not too much sarcasm.

5. You've struck gold if the receiver of the pun responds with another one.

Expect true love and affection if the other person responds with an equally as flattering pun in return; and, of course, never take it for granted.

6. Play to the interests and experiences you both have in common.

There was obviously something more than reactions going off during that lecture. Why not use that irony to your advantage?

Unfortunately for this pick-up line user, not even organic chemistry was enough to woo their sweetheart. They even typo'ed in disgust.

7. Sometimes, even the best lines fail.

No matter how clever or witty your line may be, some people are just too hard of a nut to crack—or are, quite simply, already infatuated with someone else.

8. Be persistent.

Sometimes, a person needs a little bit of a push. Using more than one line is a tricky undertaking—but boy, the results are sweet...

...sometimes.

Disclaimer: a successful pickup line is extremely subjective. One line may work on one person and have no effect on the next. Results may vary—use at your own risk.