Why Comedy & God Are Feared Equally
I have been on dating websites and dating apps, maybe more than I should be admitting. I have chatted with a lot of single women. Now I’m at the point in my life where I am proud of who I am, proud of the fact I may be imperfect but authentic. Usually one of the first questions a guy around my age gets is...
Read MoreCarnac Deconstructed
I had a fellow comedian accept my suggestion of writing material for my Carnac The Mediocre character. When I started doing Carnac two years ago, I put out the invitation for anyone to give me material ideas for Carnac. I appreciate the effort made by the comic to come up with material, but none of it...
Read MoreBeing Good Looking Isn’t Enough
I was reminded yesterday of what it takes to make a comedian either succeed, or fail on stage. In my time spent as a client of the Stand-Up Comedy Clinic over the last four years, I’ve got a pretty good idea about this. I am starting to be able to look at a set and tell why it works, or why it doesn’t....
Read MoreMatching Wits With Dim Wits
Wednesday nights are done. I won’t be going back to do Wednesday open mics anymore. After two weeks ago, why should I submit myself to be disrespected by the host and trashed by a fellow comedian when I have done nothing to deserve such treatment? Have you ever had somebody rain on your parade constantly, no...
Read MoreYou’re Either Broken Or An Adult. Pick One.
There is a story my comedy coach tells in his blogs about meeting George Carlin early on in his career. Carlin told him that he knew with 98% accuracy that a joke was going to be funny before he hit the stage. When you attend an open mic as a comedian, you should always try new material, providing you actually write...
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