A Main Course of Disappointment, Arrogance and Alienation? What’s For Dessert?
Have you seen the movie The Family Man? Of course you haven’t. I’ve talked about it on here before. It’s the show where Nic Cage, in my favourite movie of his to watch, gets thrust into a different life from the corporate executive he is. All because of one simple decision he made years ago,...
Read MoreA Temporary Diversion
Some of you may be aware that I hosted a radio show in Saskatoon well over a year ago. I interviewed other comics from all over the world and got a chance to chat with people I admired in comedy. 78 episodes later, it was finished. There is a website for the episodes. It’s still up and running, I...
Read MoreAnd So It Goes
I used to be a trendsetter in my early days of comedy. Looking back, I can say that it’s a 50/50 split whether I deserved what happened, or not. It surprised many, though probably secretly, as I never heard much in the way of compliments or criticism. It all comes down to three words. The Park Town Hotel. Okay,...
Read MoreThe Roller Coaster Has Been Dismantled And Sold
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before…….. I met this great girl…… (chirping of crickets) (people snoring) “Have I done this THAT often?” Maybe I am being a bit too optimistic. I always thought when it felt easy and right, that’s a good sign. Well, it turns out...
Read MoreTransparent Or Translucent?
I’ve been at this for a very long time now, much longer than I ever expected. The comedy journey has lasted far longer than any relationship, far longer than any job or volunteering commitment I have had. Well, besides attending church, which I have done for the last fifteen years or so, but only belonging to...
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