Working With A Clean Slate
I have been working with my comedy coach for several years now, because if it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t still be doing comedy. Instead, I would have burned my bridges badly, alienating and infuriating local comics. The lessons I have been taught are from a guy who has achieved more than any local...
Read MoreYou Need A Set Of Eyes To See A Vision
On my personal Facebook page, I have unfollowed every single one of my friends. I no longer receive their status updates to pop up on my news feed. This means that on occasion, I miss something of significance to comment or support. This has happened more than once. I’ve also unfollowed every single news...
Read MoreTurning To Page 47
Well, another birthday is upon me. I couldn’t have called this year to go the way it has even if I made most of it up. This year saw the radio show finally get off the ground, taking another extended break from the stage, eating shit on stage, changing jobs again, losing my vehicle (it died, I didn’t...
Read MoreGroundbreakers or Phonies?
One of the things I was taught early on by my comedy coach was that as comedians, we are not only the funniest people in the room but also the most courageous. We get on stage and tell jokes in front of people we have never met, with the expectation that they will laugh. Lots of people want to be us and a lot of...
Read MoreWhat It Takes
There is an interview with a local headliner that really stood out for me, and gave me the enlightenment that I have sorely needed. I know the local headliner, he is a good guy, Christian and has a unique sense of humour. I won’t mention his name, because I’m not sure if he would want it done in my blog...
Read MoreCalling Up Pride & Getting No Answer
I had a fellow comic from the city ask me a question a few days ago that I didn’t necessarily feel comfortable answering. But I gave an answer that didn’t seem like it was the right one. After a bit of time to think about it, I have a better answer. I was asked what I was most proud of in my comedy...
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