The Just for Laughs festival is the biggest comedy gathering in the world. Comedians apply like mad to get in, because managers, agents, and talent scouts aplenty attend the showcases. Controversy plagued the event in 2018, however, because a fella named Darren Knight...
Comedy is a generic term. People tend to have wildly different ideas as to what’s funny.
You’re an event planner, and you’ve got a corporate function coming up. You’ve lined up the venue and the catering, but one big challenge remains: the entertainment. The not-so-obvious case for comedy Stand-up comedy adds a nice cherry to the top of your corporate...
There are many personality tests a person can take: The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. Cory Haim or Corey Feldman. And of course, Leno or Letterman. Brett Favre, is a Leno.
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.”
I’m not sure that question is being asked anymore. At least, not by Hollywood.
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.
What makes you, a nobody, think you can do this on your own? Why are you ignoring the powers that be?
“No one scouts open microphones looking for talent anymore. All that matters is how many Twitter or Instagram followers you have.”
As a comedian, I have a rare job. I stand on stage under a spotlight, and hold a microphone that amplifies my words…
Comedians are on stage to express themselves; we have ideas, and we want those ideas to generate laughter.
I’m often asked two questions: what’s your favorite show; what’s your least favorite show?