If you haven't already, look back at what we've already covered. Ok, here's where we get spiritual. So you've done all the writing and stuff, but it's time for me to let you in on a new secret. The ideas that come from you aren't yours. Especially the really good Read more…
Here's an excerpt from the standup comedy show I did with the lovely and talented Katie Rubin at the Sacramento Center for Spiritual Living recently. Enjoy!
Don't forget to check out the earlier posts on becoming a comedian. They're good. We're getting into some juicy stuff here. I'm holding your hand. You're not alone. I'm not leaving you. You can feel safe and secure in my comedy kangaroo pouch here, and you're protected and I'll be Read more…
Check out the earlier blogs for more secrets… And let's not fool ourselves. Being a comedian is not so simple as follwing some blog entries and then saying you're a comedian, is it? Well, yes it is. All you have to do is follow the simple diagram. I promise you Read more…
The first three Parts are discussed ways of interacting with comedy. Now it's time to jump in. START JOKING AROUND. Keep a notebook with you at all times. During or after you've gone to see live comedy, start letting the jokes wash over you, flow through and around you. Start Read more…
Check out Part 1 and Part 2, as they are integral to being a comedian. I suggested earlier that you go see live comedy, and now I'm going to suggest the opposite. Go see recorded comedy. Start listening to every bit of comedy you can get your grubby little hands Read more…
Part 1 was good. Read that here. In sharing my experience with comedy the next thing I want to suggest (and by suggest, I mean require) is that you GO SEE LIVE COMEDY. Go see standup comedy. Go to the club. The standup comedy club. This is the only way Read more…
ACTION: Make a commitment to yourself when you begin that you will give comedy 100% of your good will efforts for a certain period of time–that could be one day, one month, or one year. But make that commitment and then renew it when the time comes. You sort of do comedy like you can sort of be pregnant. I know a lady who tried both. It wasn’t pretty.
Solo Performer and Comedian Bill Santiago Interview Alicia Dattner> I remember you'd been performing for a year when I first started and we met… How did you start doing comedy? Bill Santiago> I had friends that were interested and got me hooked. But it appealed to me right off. Say Read more…