July 2000

Sat Jul 1 - Mock Cafe

I am so out of practice. It's been two weeks since I did a set and it showed. I had some good high spots, but no flow. I appreciate the compliments that I got from the other comedians. It means alot to me.
 
My goal for July is to do at least two shows a week.
 

Thu Jul 6 - Brainwash

Had a good set despite the very small audience. I was video-taping so I did older material which I knew would get a laugh. After the show I realized that for the first time I really do have material that i know will get a laugh. There will always be audiences that don't respond to certain things, but as long as I'm up for the show, this material should work. The problem is that I don't enjoy doing old/safe material. My high on stage comes from when I'm out on a limb. While I do truly love the sound of laughter, if I'm doing my stock material it seems like I'm not really earning those laughs.
 

Fri Jul 7 - Video Editing

I went around the Brainwash before the show and asked all the comedians why they did comedy. I got a wide range of answers. I want to thank everyone for their help. I'll put the video on-line sometime this weekend.
 

Sat Jul 8 - Mock Cafe

Ragged set with some good high spots tonight. As I was running up to the stage I heard someone in the audience say, "This guy's funny." It feels so good to hear that. So I tried some new jokes. Some worked, some didn't. Ended the set on an ad-lib that went over great. I can't remember what I said, but people laughed. Fortunately I have it on tape.
 
Talked for a while with another comedian about how our careers are going and stuff. It helps to know I'm not the only one going through this shit.

Sat Jul 22 - Mock Cafe

Had a very good set. Did mostly old material but it went very well. Got some good comments from some other comedians afterwards.
 

Sat Jul 29 - Mock Cafe

Had one beer to many before the show. My timing was shot.