Though 2014 was the happiest year of my life, it was likely the most challenging career-wise. I have never fought harder, and yet have never been more humbled than by making an honest commitment to making a stand-up career in Los Angeles happen. I am grateful for every time this city has choked me out, knocked me down, and forced me to painstakingly question the quality of my work. The only thing I can say for sure is that Im currently putting out the best work of my career. I can also say without pride nor prejudice that Im still not where I want to be...and thats perfectly okay. I have forgiven myself for the past, and cleared out all that hubris and false bravado for the present to ensure that I have a future in the comedy business. I sincerely want to thank everyone who has been a friend and confidante to me on my journey. I will work hard to be a better friend to you in the coming months and years. Kind words can keep a comedians engine running in the worst of conditions. Also, a huge thank you to the venues and their employees who graciously provide a place for me to perform. Heres the list, (likely incomplete...apologies to anyone I have omitted): Tao Comedy Studio, and the wonderful Bobbie Oliver & Chris Oliver Ice House Comedy Club, Dave McNary Ken Garr, Ari Mannis, Rudy Moreno, The Great Omar, Scott Shimamoto and staff. The World Famous Comedy Store, Frank Anthony Castillo, Jay Mandyam, Willie Hunter, and the rest of the crew. Flappers Comedy Club Burbank, and staff. ...and the comics and bookers, (dear friends, casual acquaintances, and those who were just randomly nice to me): Jon Rineman, Todd Larson-Comedian, Chris Mata, Jorge Cooch Aldama, Jose Sarduy, Erin Judge, Joey Medina, Vaughn Beev, Sebastian Cetina, Iliza Shlesinger, Danielle Soto, Rick Jenkins, Kirsten Sims, Lauren Bancroft, Zach Sherwin, Faith Choyce, Chris Putro, Sunah Bilsted, Quincy Jones, Comedian Cochino, Jenny Zigrino, Whitney Melton, Kym Kral, Dave Gregory, Martin Montana, Mark Stevens, Erikka Innes, Angel Martí Castillo, Theresa Rose, Adam Feuerberg, Agostino Zoida, Laura Hayden, Alex Spigger Ortiz, Cal Verduchi, Michael Magid, Dee Burdett, Darren Carter, Laura Crawford, Wendy Liebman, Jesus Trejo, Tony Hinchcliffe, Paige Diaz, Brock Wilbur, Rob Banks, Quincy L. Johnson II, Loy Lee, Willie Barcena, Raja Michael, Jim Hegarty, Ken Reid, Kyle Chrise, Tara Egnatios, Comedian Ricky Rick, Lizzie Sivitz, Kristal Oates, India Pearl, Lisa Gopman, and Im sure many many more! Thank you for being great. Happy New Year to all!
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 21:45:39 +0000
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