Riding The Flat ‘Til It’s Worn
I did a couple of open mics this week and came to a realization. Recycling doesn’t get me too excited, at least in terms of my material. I’ve been doing stand-up comedy for a long time now, longer than any of the current open mic comics in the city. I also have insight that most of them don’t have...
Read MoreTell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies
Sometimes you stay in your comfort zone, thinking you are still gaining valuable experience when in reality, it’s just holding you back and keeping you from doing what you should do to move forward. There is an interview show that talks to other comedians. It’s great insight towards the mind of a...
Read MoreIn A World Of Left vs. Right, I’m Stuck In The Muddle
For starters, yes, I am aware that I spelled muddle correctly. Read on and you will understand the title. Things have noticeably changed in the last year in the local comedy scene. I came back to that realization based on a comment another comic made about my stand-up only a few days ago. There was no malicious...
Read MoreCalling Up Pride & Getting No Answer
I had a fellow comic from the city ask me a question a few days ago that I didn’t necessarily feel comfortable answering. But I gave an answer that didn’t seem like it was the right one. After a bit of time to think about it, I have a better answer. I was asked what I was most proud of in my comedy...
Read MoreThe Off Button Is So Much Simpler
The great thing about life in Canada is that we have the ability to choose. Choices we make are covered by the Constitution as one of the fundamental rights and freedoms that we, as Canadians, have. Blood was shed in world wars for our rights to have freedom of expression, freedom of association and freedom of...
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