Is It Really An Improbable Construction Project?
I was booked for a gig at The Laugh Shop a couple years ago. It was a 30 minute opening, and I happened to post on my Facebook comedy page that I wasn’t sure if I could do a half hour, let alone how it will go. If the headliner sees that, they won’t have much confidence in the show. That’s...
Read MoreI Think It’s Called Having Faith
If you compare the headlining comedians of the 1970s to the headliners of today, the ones in the 70s seemed more diverse in their backgrounds, opinions and characters that they played. They were also cleaner and funnier. Richard Pryor and George Carlin were a couple of the bigger names of the decade, and a bit edgy,...
Read MoreCan A Comedians Self-Talk Be Destroyed?
I’ve attended Faith Alive for over 1.5 years now, and thought that I finally had a really good idea of the issues going on in my life that have stunted my growth, both personally and in comedy. At least, that’s what I thought…. Stand-up comedy is one of the few professions where some can turn...
Read MoreThe Long & Winding Road
I’m not sure how to word this, but I will try my best. This week has really sucked, leaving me with an empty, demoralizing feeling. With each passing day of silence the hurt grows and intensifies. Then there is my personal situation which very few know of, that may impact my ability to perform for the...
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