Take Me Where The Wind Blows?
Do you ever have those moments in life where you’re feeling like you are stuck? What do you do to get unstuck? Maybe you get a new haircut or buy an expensive toy. Or, if you’re like me, you wore the purple corduroy dress pants that mom bought for you to wear, and you decided to wear them in high...
Read MoreAn Ex Isn’t Loyal, But Mustangs Sure Are
This weekend was one I definitely needed. Not only did it restore my faith in humanity, it also showed me for the first time the power and energy that comes with being a comedian brings. Trevor Dean. Mount Royal graduate, class of 1991. Professional comedian. Yes, you read that right. I am considered to be a...
Read MoreNicki Quitting Again Is Unfunny Business
What’s the one thing that can really screw up a comedian? I’m not talking about the drugs, the adoration of an audience, respect from your peers or even being famous. No, I’m talking about the “L” word, and how it affects comedians. Yes, it’s time to talk about love. In studying...
Read MoreHave you ever….?
It was early September, 2011. I was 38, single and unemployed, yet again. What few things I did have were in storage, as I had moved back home for a brief period of time. But I had a big decision to make that had nothing to do with job hunting or finding a place to live. A few years prior I was into the political...
Read MoreThe Opposite Of Risk Averse Is Me
It’s been almost five years now. I don’t get asked to join the local guys out of town on gigs. I am the only local comic who gets left behind and never asked. I’m an easy target for lazy comedians who need a cheap laugh. When they can’t do their own material they bash me, even when...
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