Shifting Sands
As a kid my friend and I used to love writing letters to sports teams and ask for autographed pictures. I amassed quite a collection of autographed pictures from players who took the time to reply. I received autographed pictures among others from Wendel Clark, Mario Lemieux and the most prized one of all was an...
Read MoreA Circle Takes 25 Years To Complete
Have you ever walked away from something you enjoyed doing that you thought might end up being your career? You were full of enthusiasm and had high hopes when you started, then over time that flame of enthusiasm diminishes and turns into a flicker flame, then a spark, then dies. Then little by little, after years...
Read MoreMuch More Than An Awkward Face
George Carlin once said that you need to take the stuff that drives you crazy and write it for your material. If I was to follow that mantra in today’s world, I would be writing continually until I reach retirement age, which probably won’t be 65 at the rate I’m going. But, that’s another...
Read MoreTwo Worlds Evolving
My faith walk and my stand-up comedy career are very similar. Both get treated like a journey where you hope the destination is one that is more awesome than you could ever imagine. To strive towards that end takes faith. I am the only comedian in the province that is doing Christian comedy. Why? It’s...
Read MoreGod Told Me To “Take A Seat”
A comedians life is never simple. It’s one fraught with anxiety, self-doubt and the feeling that you are alone on an island. Today was one of those days where at church, I felt convicted to change a major part of my act for 2019. During worship my mind was racing. Going into worship, I had a tortured mind. ...
Read MoreThe Defining Narrative?
When I sit down to write a blog post, it’s usually based on what I feel in the moment. Yes, those thoughts and emotions may not last the next day, or next week for that matter. But, they are part of the narrative and why The Stand-Up Diaries is such a compelling read. My plans, thoughts and feelings can...
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