Remembering Shelley Berman
Shelley Berman, one of my comedy idols, died this week and will be mourned by many. He leaves a wonderful legacy filled with the echoes… Read More »Remembering Shelley Berman
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An inside view of VidAngel
For the past 2+ months I’ve thought about, written, re-written and rehearsed for a show I was taping through VidAngel: a company that offers its… Read More »An inside view of VidAngel
Giving credit where credit is due
Sometimes blogging involves a burden. One might have a subject of some personal “weight.” One way to lose it is to share it, which puts… Read More »Giving credit where credit is due
A great week—and a great weekend
One great part of my life is looking for laughter in my days and activities and, well, everywhere. I carry a pen and paper (old… Read More »A great week—and a great weekend
No longer listless
Thirty-five years ago (ish), I met my great aunt Frieda’s cousin, Edie. Who ended up being the oldest person I’ve ever met as she lived… Read More »No longer listless
Three things no comedian needs: heat, hecklers and hubris
Stage time is often golden time. This stand-up comedy show-biz “thang” needs to be kindly cultivated and given adequate time for random thoughts…to become jokes…to… Read More »Three things no comedian needs: heat, hecklers and hubris
Cosby and his influence
In my act, on stage, and in my thinking about material off stage, I leave out the people that make the news, and rarely call… Read More »Cosby and his influence
A travel tip (and a little bragging)
Getting paid to be funny is a great part of being a comic. Getting paid to travel is a bonus. I am being optimistic because,… Read More »A travel tip (and a little bragging)