Thursday, April 30, 2009

In Praise of Friends

Can I talk about Giaco for a second? And Kati?

I have been friends with Giaco since my senior and his junior year of college when we were made co-editors of a school-based publication that never materialized due to lack of interest (in both contributors and readership). It was then we realized that we had more in common than is normally required for friendship. We were both ambitious (but not within the limits of our college major), children of chefs, frustrated, excitable, and dare I say, talented? And despite how much in common he has with me, Giaco is also a kind, warm, friendly fellow. I don’t know if I can think of a happier or more welcoming person. I could not be more pleased to have him as a co-conspirator on the new show: Second Stories.

I haven’t known Kati as well or as for as long, but I am equally confident in her excellence. The first time I met her was at the second reading, wherein she crowned Blaise himself, no questions asked. Since then, she has come to shows, made some great jokes (complete with Hall and Oates references), come with us to see Morrissey, and made the poster for the new show.


Did I mention that these guys own the world’s most handsome dog?

It is a privilege to have such talented, wonderful people as friends. Especially when they occasionally need a dogsitter.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Show Friends

One of the many benefits of doing shows at least once a month are what I call "show friends." These are people that you have things in common with and see rather frequently, but have yet to crossover into actual socialized friendship. In a way, they're better than regular friends, because you don't have to put in any effort to see them, and since the time spent with them involves working toward a common goal, you respect them in a way you don't usually consider with regular friends.

Some of my favorite show friends are Meg Faverau and Rob Baniewicz, who perform comedy as Meg and Rob. A while back, I ventured to the Northeast to help them out on a video. I think it turned out pretty well.


Sweepstakes from Meg & Rob on Vimeo.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Sorry, Ringo

You must be wondering where that radio broadcast is, and what I'm calling my new show, and if I've reverted to some strange preschool state that includes a lot of Shining Time Station. Well, I don't have it yet, I've procrastinated that one off for another time, and no, I promise.

But, I have written one of the most controversial articles on Space Junk yet.

You can read it here.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Mr. Conductor

A couple of friends of mine are going to help me make a point:




If you do enough drugs in your youth, you will become a children's entertainer in later life.