I have to thank everybody involved in my Wed Night Comedy Shows at LA’s Laugh Factory (8-10PM – unemployed people get in free). And by everybody I mean the great comics that take the time for no money to perform. We consistently have the best, most diverse groups in town. As well as the hard working staff at the club. The truth is, I didn’t want to do the show. I was scared, humbled, it was a hassle BUT because of these folks and the GREAT CROWDS we’ve been getting…it’s been one of the smartest choice’s I’ve made in my career. I’ve that I love performing. That I love watching the new comics doing new kinds of comedy and instead of a step backwards. The old rule was first Stand Up then TV then Film and maybe I’m kidding myself but the rules have changed. Everything good in my career has come because of those shows.
And the strangest thing I noticed is that they have fun struggling together even though all the stereotypes about absent agents, creepy club owners and even “the casting couch” are true, these kids keep plugging away and I guarantee, some of them will make it, in fact, I think they think you’ve already made it because they love what they do. I know it sounds crazy but there’s not a sociopath in the bunch. They just appreciate things and it makes me want to work harder. I watch them celebrating the little victories and laughing at the usual BS. It’s been inspiring. I want to be more like them….have more friends. Friends are good in any business. I had a lot of friends when I worked at Hormel and McDonald’s…what happened? [click to continue…]
