Haris Khan – Born To Laugh, Born To Serve, Or Both?

In the history of The Stand-Up Diaries this blog has reached over 50 countries worldwide in almost two years.  But today, for the first time, I dedicate an entire blog posting to a rising comedy star in Saskatchewan, and one of the most genuinely sincere comics you will come across. Ladies and gentleman, I present to...

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What I Am Thankful For

I am thankful to still have a following for The Stand-Up Diaries almost two years later. I am thankful that my friends, fellow comics and members of the Saskatoon media read my blog for insight to the Saskatoon comedy scene. I am thankful for Jerry Corley, my comedy coach and founder of The Stand-Up Comedy Clinic in...

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A New Cure For Insomnia……Success?

I am feeling out of sorts these last few months.  I can’t remember the last time I had a decent sleep, as I usually don’t get to bed until 1:00 a.m. or later during the week.  The time I look forward to the most is Saturday when I’m done work so I have two days off. When I do go to work, it’s...

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100 Postings & A Happy Anniversary

A few minutes ago I surpassed the two year mark of performing stand-up comedy in Saskatchewan, and with this posting being # 100 of my internationally read blog, I felt now is a good time to reflect and let you in on a few things you may not have known about the blog. Since I started the blog just after Christmas in...

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Failure – MY Trusted Friend In Stand-Up Comedy

Some of my friends have told me they admire me for sticking it out this long and continuing with the comedy.  They also watched as I struggled to stay afloat when I was homeless and living at The Salvation Army.  People have also watched as I went through three jobs in a year, not being able to make probation in any...

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