What inspires you?
What makes you get out of bed every morning and go “…Ok fine, fuck it. I’m up!” and get your day going?
For me, it’s hard work. Not even my own hard work. OTHER people’s…
Jan 5 2019
Nov 7 2018
Six-Pack Abs 11/7/18
Story Time: I once met this 20yr old performer in a bar after my show on a cruise ship. He had six-pack abs. They were busting through his shirt. He wasn't showing off, it was just how the guy was…
Mar 5 2018
The Hairs On Your Head: A Lesson In Empathy [Full Version] 3/5/18
A New Year. A new day to be your best self. But what if I told you there is no such thing as self? Would you stick around to hear what I have to say? Or would you dismiss my…
Dec 4 2017
Young Male Road Comic: Here's Everything You Need To Know...
Sucky people know they suck. No need to remind them unless you just like hearing your own voice.
Appreciate people who appreciate you. Don't search for the approval of an asshole. Someone probably made you do that when…
Nov 6 2017
The Art Of Not Looking Back [Full Version] 11/6/17
The best advice I ever received was from a woman I loved who I had no future with. She said, simply: "Don't look back. What we had was what we had, and we should both try to move on."
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Oct 3 2017
The Drifting Dandelion 10/3/17
"And after a week of where I felt like the conquering king of the world by performing in my hometown, the inevitable will now take place. I shall become what I refer to as 'The Drifting Dandelion'. Traveling. Weightless. Unseen…
Sep 5 2017
No Takebacks 9/5/17
"Nothing was ever given to me, I had to take it!"
Ever heard that one? That statement has always felt inaccurate to me. Any advancement you've ever made in your life was because of an opportunity given by someone else…
Aug 29 2017
Patience vs. Initiative 8/29/17
Patience doesn't make you lazy, just like initiative doesn't make you desperate. But somewhere between patience and initiative lies the truth. Be honest with yourself about the path you chose to meet your goals, and why it was chosen. If…
Aug 15 2017
A Performer's Guide To Handling Rejection 8/15/17
Rejection means nothing to me emotionally anymore. I don't take it personal, because I don't feel it's ever permanent. No I'm not a sociopath, I'm just a comedian. This is our life. Most of the noes we hear are temporary…
Aug 9 2017
Know Your Worth 8/8/17
People don't like to admit it, but it's so much easier to just be...comfortable. It's almost relaxing to accept less than what you deserve in life, than to chase after the highest dream you wish to acheive without a safety…
Jun 6 2017
The System 6/6/17
Another proposed unlawful tax bill. Another threat of war. Another minority shooting. Facebook users are outraged...
I don't even have to read the paper this morning or see my online feed to know that everything I just said happened today…
May 20 2017
Support Your Family Artists 5/20/17
Cleaning out my closet at home and found this note from Christmas 2008. I was one year out of college, one year into my comedy career, unemployed, crazy broke and in debt collection. But there was never a time where…