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sonny · 04-10-2013, 09:44 AM

Since the beginning of the year, I started doing stand up comedy. I was told growing up, and largely through my adult life that I should do it, but never did it for a variety of reasons. Mostly me believing in my own insecurities as well as discovering I have an enormous case of stage fright. Well, at 35 I decided that I'd give it a try. I started attending open mics around Columbus and finally got the nerve to hop up there and do 5 minutes. The results were disastrous, but a gentleman came up to me afterwards and said "Dude, we're all terrible our first time. Keep at it."

A couple months later I did it again and was voted the audience favorite. Now doing it regularly for the last couple months, I've started developing my own style, incorporating one-liners, story telling and music into the act and I feel very comfortable up there. I have been asked to have a semi regular gig at a comedy showcase opening up for regional and national acts and the response has been outstanding.

I'm glad I didn't let my insecurities and fear keep me from doing something I actually enjoy. I don't know if anything will come from this, but at least I know I don't have to believe that I can't do something.

Thanks to anyone who read this. I just wanted a place to write my thoughts and I don't blog, so there you go.

mdccclxix · 04-10-2013, 09:58 AM

Dude, keep it up. That's exciting. It takes a ton of nerve to get to where you are, now just keep going with it. And keep us filled in!

oneupper · 04-10-2013, 10:04 AM

You're living one of my dreams. Best of luck.

SunDeck · 04-10-2013, 10:39 AM

I'm sure you're living the dream a lot of us have, but it's probably a blessing to all those paying customers that fear keeps more of us from doing it.

WildcatFan · 04-10-2013, 11:47 AM

Doing an open mic has been on my bucket list for a couple years now. I haven't worked up the nerve, yet, either. Glad to hear you bounced back from bombing.

What kinds of jokes do you do? Who do you like in the established stand-up world?

dougdirt · 04-10-2013, 11:54 AM

What, no youtube link? Your fans await video.

*BaseClogger* · 04-10-2013, 12:01 PM

If you ever need motivation, just listen to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG17YhRXrXU

sonny · 04-10-2013, 12:45 PM

Every video that has been taken is either poorly shot or you can't hear me at all. I'll keep trying.

I do mostly observational humor, quick wit stuff done while playing guitar or ukulele. I love the styles of Mitch Hedberg (of course) demetri Martin, Louis CK, John Mulaney, Jim Gaffigan and many more.

AtomicDumpling · 04-10-2013, 01:11 PM

You have more guts than me my friend.

dougdirt · 04-10-2013, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicDumpling

You have more guts than me my friend.

Are you calling him fat?

/Iamnotacomedian

sonny · 04-10-2013, 11:37 PM

Did a show tonight and went very well. I'll look through the video to see if anythings worth uploading.

sonny · 04-11-2013, 12:14 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_97uXwskdA&sns=em

WildcatFan · 04-11-2013, 01:53 PM

VERY nice job. One-liners are so tough because you have to write so many, but the nice thing is if one doesn't hit, there's one right behind it to take away the awkwardness immediately. The Burger King and Zodiac jokes got me.

dougdirt · 04-11-2013, 02:00 PM

That was good. Very good. Betty White. Loved it.

WildcatFan · 04-11-2013, 02:05 PM

Also, you've convinced me to go ahead and get 3 minutes ready for our local open mic night at Comedy Off Broadway. I've avoided it for a couple years, but it's time to bite the bullet.

04-10-2013, 09:44 AM	#1
sonny You're being very UnDude. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,575	Stand up Comedy Since the beginning of the year, I started doing stand up comedy. I was told growing up, and largely through my adult life that I should do it, but never did it for a variety of reasons. Mostly me believing in my own insecurities as well as discovering I have an enormous case of stage fright. Well, at 35 I decided that I'd give it a try. I started attending open mics around Columbus and finally got the nerve to hop up there and do 5 minutes. The results were disastrous, but a gentleman came up to me afterwards and said "Dude, we're all terrible our first time. Keep at it." A couple months later I did it again and was voted the audience favorite. Now doing it regularly for the last couple months, I've started developing my own style, incorporating one-liners, story telling and music into the act and I feel very comfortable up there. I have been asked to have a semi regular gig at a comedy showcase opening up for regional and national acts and the response has been outstanding. I'm glad I didn't let my insecurities and fear keep me from doing something I actually enjoy. I don't know if anything will come from this, but at least I know I don't have to believe that I can't do something. Thanks to anyone who read this. I just wanted a place to write my thoughts and I don't blog, so there you go. __________________ Witty signature.

04-10-2013, 09:58 AM	#2
mdccclxix Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,661	Re: Stand up Comedy Dude, keep it up. That's exciting. It takes a ton of nerve to get to where you are, now just keep going with it. And keep us filled in!

04-10-2013, 10:04 AM	#3
oneupper Danger is my business! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Back in Florida Posts: 7,858	Re: Stand up Comedy You're living one of my dreams. Best of luck. __________________ "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it." http://dalmady.blogspot.com

04-10-2013, 10:39 AM	#4
SunDeck First Time Caller Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,229	Re: Stand up Comedy I'm sure you're living the dream a lot of us have, but it's probably a blessing to all those paying customers that fear keeps more of us from doing it. __________________ Dusty Baker, second shooter. --Confirmed on Redszone.

04-10-2013, 11:47 AM	#5
WildcatFan Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 921	Re: Stand up Comedy Doing an open mic has been on my bucket list for a couple years now. I haven't worked up the nerve, yet, either. Glad to hear you bounced back from bombing. What kinds of jokes do you do? Who do you like in the established stand-up world? __________________ "I never argue with people who say baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn't. And that's what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski 2013 Attendance Record 1-0 (4/3 Angels 5-4)

04-10-2013, 11:54 AM	#6
dougdirt The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30,778	Re: Stand up Comedy What, no youtube link? Your fans await video. __________________ www.redsminorleagues.com

04-10-2013, 12:01 PM	#7
BaseClogger WOOOOO!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 6,079	Re: Stand up Comedy If you ever need motivation, just listen to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG17YhRXrXU __________________ "On-base percentage is great if you can score runs and do something with that on-base percentage," Baker said. "Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me."

04-10-2013, 12:45 PM	#8
sonny You're being very UnDude. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,575	Every video that has been taken is either poorly shot or you can't hear me at all. I'll keep trying. I do mostly observational humor, quick wit stuff done while playing guitar or ukulele. I love the styles of Mitch Hedberg (of course) demetri Martin, Louis CK, John Mulaney, Jim Gaffigan and many more. __________________ Witty signature.

04-10-2013, 01:11 PM	#9
AtomicDumpling KungFu Fighter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,332	Re: Stand up Comedy You have more guts than me my friend.

04-10-2013, 11:37 PM	#11
sonny You're being very UnDude. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,575	Did a show tonight and went very well. I'll look through the video to see if anythings worth uploading. __________________ Witty signature.

04-11-2013, 12:14 PM	#12
sonny You're being very UnDude. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,575	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_97uXwskdA&sns=em __________________ Witty signature.

04-11-2013, 01:53 PM	#13
WildcatFan Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 921	Re: Stand up Comedy VERY nice job. One-liners are so tough because you have to write so many, but the nice thing is if one doesn't hit, there's one right behind it to take away the awkwardness immediately. The Burger King and Zodiac jokes got me. __________________ "I never argue with people who say baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn't. And that's what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski 2013 Attendance Record 1-0 (4/3 Angels 5-4)

04-11-2013, 02:00 PM	#14
dougdirt The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30,778	Re: Stand up Comedy That was good. Very good. Betty White. Loved it. __________________ www.redsminorleagues.com

04-11-2013, 02:05 PM	#15
WildcatFan Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 921	Re: Stand up Comedy Also, you've convinced me to go ahead and get 3 minutes ready for our local open mic night at Comedy Off Broadway. I've avoided it for a couple years, but it's time to bite the bullet. __________________ "I never argue with people who say baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn't. And that's what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski 2013 Attendance Record 1-0 (4/3 Angels 5-4)

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