Nicki, The Roller Coaster & Opposite-Land

It was never supposed to be this way.  It wasn’t supposed to get to this point, to have a legitimate following, all the failures, the spirit crushing sets not to mention the equally spirit crushing conversations, the threats, the bullying, being looked down upon for having a comedy coach…..but it did.  It...

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Here Is Post #200 – Written By Veronica

Wow! Blog post #200, and I get to be a part of it! I’m not a comedian. I’m not a journalist. I’m not even a blogger! I’m a smart ass, a jokester, and an audience member. But most of all I’m a friend! I have watched this journey that Trevor has been on since the beginning on October 4, 2011. I was so honoured that he...

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Can I Get A Bit Of Robin Williams For #199?

After four years and three months of doing comedy we have come to post number 199 of The Stand Up Diaries.  Tonight, of all nights I finally am able to answer the one question I didn’t think had an answer to it.  It’s a question that some of you may have pondered at some point.  Well, I have the answer to...

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A Sucker…..For Punishment?

It’s okay. You can admit it. At some point during my comedy career I’m sure some of you must have thought I was a sucker for punishment, based on the inconsistency at times of my sets. Some days are average, most days are below average, and very few turn out really well, at least so far. I asked that...

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Dude, I Totally Got This!

Really?  Seems easy enough, right? A booker asks you to 5 to 7 minutes at a comedy club.  There is only one word you cannot say, other than that you can talk about anything you want, no restrictions.  You just gotta get laughs.  If you don’t then you will have your stage time shortened and possibly get roasted...

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