Bigger than yours

I have a massive head. It's enormous. You get used to it, though. I had to. The downside is that I can't wear hats because... well... they don't fit. Even caps with those clicking size shifters aren't enough. Remember them? They had plastic clicking adjustment dots. You know how the larger heads stretch that clicking … Continue reading Bigger than yours

Pieces of my shattered confidence

It was a night of struggle that will never be forgotten. Ladies and gentlemen, I can now loudly declare that I had my first true taste of dying here at Rhodes. I died so horribly at Champs last Thursday. Before we get into speculation about supernatural blog posting, let me just hint to the few … Continue reading Pieces of my shattered confidence

Missed mission, hurdles ahead

It was supposed to be a big night of comedy. All was set for an appearance at the Kimberly West Environmental Fashion Show on Saturday. A "home dining hall" event. Probably the best crowd I could hope for since it was packed with familiar faces. It could have gone as swell as last year's event. Could … Continue reading Missed mission, hurdles ahead

Mistaken Malva moment laid bare

Until a couple of days ago, I always thought it was "Melvin Pudding". Oh come on, that's what I'd heard people say! Friday night. I sat in my brother's lounge, brimming with the itis (drowsy feeling after a big meal) that only a home-cooked creation can summon. So I tweeted about the glorious bowl of pudding I'd … Continue reading Mistaken Malva moment laid bare

Comedy cookbook: Eddie Murphy’s hard act to follow

Dave Chappelle's craziness, Bernie Mac's delivery and Eddie Murphy's acting. That, for a long time, was my personal formula for "The Perfect Comic". Life has taught me that there's no such thing. Comedy has taught me that there's only one Eddie Murphy and my goodness, does he do his thing well. An "act-out" (as Judy … Continue reading Comedy cookbook: Eddie Murphy’s hard act to follow