Don’t Hurt Like I Do, Just Relate
They say that comedy comes from pain.If that’s the case, I have alot of feelings to process. I’ll probably need to turn that into material, to help me heal. But I’ll need my comedy coaches help. The one thing I won’t do is trash the woman I was seeing on stage. There’s a way to turn how...
Read MoreWhen You Know That You Know, Do Others Know?
I just checked the stats from last year to see how many views the blog got. It was down 1,606, or 25% from the previous year. It’s also the first time in four years that I didn’t hit at least 6,300 views for the year. I’d like to say it’s concerning, but in the end few give a shit. People...
Read MoreWhat’s In Your Closet?
My comedy coach told me something a few years ago that I remember but don’t fully put to use. He said if you are trying new material, it’s best if you use your tried and true (audience tested) material at the start of your set, the new in the middle and the tried and true at the end. The reason for this...
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...
Read MoreWant To Show Up Your Bully? Try The 6.5 Year Plan!
Shame on you. That’s about all I can say. Shame on you for missing it. Two Sundays ago at the weekly open mic night, the other comedians in attendance probably didn’t understand the significance of the moment, let alone why it happened. But my comedic training allowed me to recognize the moment in the...
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