I've got something for you. I want to show you some material for a change. I've been going on a lot of tangents about what I've done and what I'd still like to do as far as performing is concerned. I haven't showed you much. Well... this is exactly that part. Enter. After you, then. No, … Continue reading Let me just show you
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Comedy calls again
Jokes seem to lose their edge in those last few minutes before you perform. As you run through the set in your mind, moments before hitting the stage, it all just feels incredibly weak. This is exactly what Lincoln van der Westhuizen pointed out last night as we waited in the wings to be called for … Continue reading Comedy calls again
The voice in his head
This is the part where "that voice" is banging around my mind. You might know which one I'm talking about. The one that goes on about how you shouldn't take a chance at something you really want. Usually something related to your biggest dreams. This is that voice which Khaya Dlanga (an awesome columnist) describes as "that … Continue reading The voice in his head
So this guy walks into a university
Did I tell you I quit a pretty decent job? Well, I did. After two-and-a-half years at IBM, I decided I'd be happier walking to school everyday than driving my favourite car to work. I was THIS [] close to a brand spanking new Mazda 3. Rhodes University accepted me, so I figured I'd give … Continue reading So this guy walks into a university
Try making them laugh
This is how I got into comedy. I was in my second year working at IBM when I met Etienne Shardlow. He was working for a different part of the company and a colleague had told me something which immediately sparked intense interest - Etienne was a comedian by night. I had to know more. … Continue reading Try making them laugh
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