Either You Have It, Or You Don’t?

I was watching an interview of a famous comedian.  I enjoyed watching the interview until I heard those words again. either you got it, or you don’t click (yes, I actually used a t.v. remote) There are a lot of different personality types that attempt stand-up.  Some are really nervous, self conscious and...

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Bury The Garbage. Now Walk Away. Keep Walking.

What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, things were drastically different for me.  I tried to jump start a relationship, and my plans to go to the USA were on hold due to a serious personal issue.  Needless to say, I wasn’t in the mood to do comedy, much less anything else.  By the end of...

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Have Turban, Will Travel

I had a friend recently talk to me about Carnac the Mediocre.  This friend suggested that I maybe take Carnac to the retirement homes to do. While it’s an interesting and unique idea, I believe it comes with uncertainty and more questions than answers. I don’t want Carnac to become a novelty act.  I would...

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Huh? You Can ONLY Last How Long?

Let’s be honest here.  Just between you, me and the fencepost I am aware that there are things I write about and openly discuss that others won’t.  Then again, I don’t have an ego like some comics, I call it being defensive instead  🙂 I don’t have a problem talking openly about things that...

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No Christmas In October For Me

Around this time of year the fall season is into full swing and corporate comedy bookings and fundraisers kick into high gear.  At least that’s what I think.  The fundraiser for this month fell through at the last minute.  So, as it stands I still, after five years have not done a fundraiser or a corporate gig...

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I Shall Devine The Answer To This Question

After two months of preparation and developing the material, convincing someone to let me perform, then getting a costume put together in one week on short notice, the first two performances of Carnac The Mediocre are in the books! Even though I have only had two performances, they have been at two venues on opposite...

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