Which Came First, The Chicken Or The Comedian?
Here’s one thing I’ve never been able to understand. If you are serious about comedy, like serious enough where you don’t screw around on stage, you’re there with a purpose and do actual material with timing and polish, if you actually take comedy seriously enough where you can set your ego...
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 MoreEither You Have It, Or You Don’t?
I was watching an interview of a famous comedian. I enjoyed watching the interview until I heard those words again. either you got it, or you don’t click (yes, I actually used a t.v. remote) There are a lot of different personality types that attempt stand-up. Some are really nervous, self conscious and...
Read MoreBury The Garbage. Now Walk Away. Keep Walking.
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, things were drastically different for me. I tried to jump start a relationship, and my plans to go to the USA were on hold due to a serious personal issue. Needless to say, I wasn’t in the mood to do comedy, much less anything else. By the end of...
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