"Strummin' my pain with his fingers" #1Time So! Another South African low-cost carrier bites the dust. Local airlines are having it rough. Earlier this afternoon, the airliner indicated it had filed for liquidation, leaving hundreds of people stranded and scores others lamenting their pre-booked seats. Then, while reading up on the whole fiasco, I came … Continue reading Killing me softly
Category: On my mind
These are random rambles of what I’m thinking at the time
Laughter is not enough anymore
That is probably the wierdest thing you'll see on a supposed comedy blog. But it's the truth. It's become my truth. OK, Let me explain for a second. I think I've done a lot of growing up, a lot of introspection throughout this year. It's been a wierd one. Comically, I don't feel I've been as strong … Continue reading Laughter is not enough anymore
My awkward childhood: chubby chuckles
I was a chubby kid. And I loved it. Well, I loved my childhood. I didn't exactly dwell on the chubbiness too much. Though once in a while, I'd look in the mirror, clutch a love handle, then walk curiously to my mother and ask if I was fat. "No, lollipop," [my mom called me … Continue reading My awkward childhood: chubby chuckles
Small personal milestone reached
It was quite the threshold. I know it might not sound like a big deal when I say that yesterday's freak out was all about a comedy set, but it IS that big a deal to me. It IS something to stand in front of 300 odd people and reveal just how insecure I was … Continue reading Small personal milestone reached
Exposed: Doorway creeps me out
I can tell you that I haven't been this scared in a while. I stand facing a personal doorway that I've never opened in comedy performance. I don't know what will happen when I turn the doorknob. I don't know what lies on the other side. Tonight... I find out. There's an event I'm performing … Continue reading Exposed: Doorway creeps me out
Tyson Ngubeni 