One of my best friends is a jazz musician in New York City. Years ago he told me a secret: “You know, Jennifer Lopez is so bereft of talent that she can’t sing on her own albums without help.”
Conveyor Belt Songwriting
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Nathan Timmel
The Blog Sure, anyone can make words on a screen. And anyone can yap into a microphone. But how many can do both?
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Will it Play in Iowa?
I’m not sure that question is being asked anymore. At least, not by Hollywood.
The Upside to Infertility
My wife and I couldn’t conceive naturally. Her eggs are… scrambled. Or poached. Or something like that. I’m sketchy on the details.
Why It’s A Wonderful Life Still Matters
I always “got” the point of It’s a Wonderful Life, but it never really hit home before. When I saw the film earlier in life, I still had goals, hopes, and aspirations.
Can We Still Laugh at Louis C.K.?
As Louis C.K.’s world crumbled around him, comedians in my Facebook feed started posting: “No! Not Louis!” They were heartbroken by their hero’s downfall.
Hollywood Knows No Secrets
Let me tell you a secret about Hollywood: there are no secrets in Hollywood.
OK Go in the Middle of Nowhere
What was OK Go doing in a Podunk Minnesota town?
Bill Maher and Bread Bags
Bill Maher has every right to make fun of anything he sees fit. But he should understand the situation in its entirety when doing so.
Strawberry Pancakes
Before me, she was in an abusive relationship.
Ambush Comedy
On paper, it might seem neat to have a comedian at your party/reception/whatever. Your guests gets some yucks, and people love laughing, right? Well, no.
Outside, It’s America
I lived in a small, isolated Wisconsin town rife with racism.
Adam Carolla to the Rescue
I like Adam Carolla because I have low self-esteem. No, wait. Shit. That came out wrong. I relate to Adam Carolla because I see myself in him: white-trash childhood, two kids via in vitro fertilization, slinging jokes to cover insecurities… you know, shared...