Either 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 MoreRemembering Roger
Did you know that there are some similarities between politicians and comedians? Working on your professional image is a 24/7 job, your public life may become exposed, you need to stick to your talking points on stage if possible, prepare & rehearse and probably the most important similarity of them all. In...
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...
Read MoreHave Turban, Will Travel
I had a friend recently talk to me about Carnac the Mediocre. This friend suggested that I maybe take Carnac to the retirement homes to do. While it’s an interesting and unique idea, I believe it comes with uncertainty and more questions than answers. I don’t want Carnac to become a novelty act. I would...
Read MoreHuh? You Can ONLY Last How Long?
Let’s be honest here. Just between you, me and the fencepost I am aware that there are things I write about and openly discuss that others won’t. Then again, I don’t have an ego like some comics, I call it being defensive instead 🙂 I don’t have a problem talking openly about things that...
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