5/30/09
Hey, look at this, I'm blogging two days in a row! How nice.

Well last nights shows were fantastic! Even with me opening cold, the crowds were amazing. First show I did what I thought I'd do; open with simple crowd work. "Who's celebrating anything?" Did some jokes with the birthday people and then went into my show and it was great. Second show however started when this kid came in just after I hit the stage and sat right up front. So instead of asking about birthdays, I just started fucking with the kid and it went great...then I just went into the material. I also did some different bits from the first show, which is what keeps me a bit sane.

I also got to meet Jamie's new girlfriend...in case you don't know, he's dating Jennifer Love Hewitt. Let me tell you, she is a sweet heart and such a nice person all around. She actually helps sell Jamie's merchandise, poses for pictures with him and the fans, and she even set up my merchandise. How sweet is that?

I can tell that Jamie is happy now too. I think they're both very good for each other.

OK, enough of the mushy stuff.

So now I'm just at the club checking my email and updating the blog. OH, and I got some new headshots, I uploaded them to my MySpace page...and also some new shots of Skippy. I think they look pretty damn good...if I do say so myself. And yes, I did shave.

Not sure if I'm going to keep it off or not.

I just posted an opinion post on my Message Boards...why not post your opinion there?

Well, I'm gonna get going. Hope you're all smiling you crazy mofos.

5/29/09
This has got to be one of the worst months I've ever had for blogging. I've just been so fucking busy.

But now, well now I've got time. I'm sitting in the condo in Tempe, AZ. with 5 1/2 hours to kill before the first show tonight. I'm working with Jamie Kennedy this week, so that's always fun. He's in a good place now; I can tell.

We were talking last night about our respective relationships. I told him about my lovely lady, and he was telling me about his...I'm sure you know who she is by now.

The show last night was good, there was an MC that opened the show and then me, and then Jamie. But Jamie prefers that there od punly be one opener, so from now on it's just me and him. Honestly, I like a 3 man show because that's how I was weened on comedy. That always seemed to be the best way to structure a show, ya know? But Jamie said he likes to do the 2 man show, says it's more intimate, and when it comes down to it, it is his show and I'm happy to be a part of it.

I've just always had this stigma about going first AND doing feature time. Because I have to worry about getting the crowd on the chain as an mc (ie-"Hey, where ya from?"..."Are there any birthdays"...etc) and then making a smooth transition into the feature set (ie-basic material). I know I'm probably over-analyzing this, but that is my process. I'm a very over-analytical person.

I'm sure it's going to be fine.

Part of my problem as a performer, and maybe as a person in general, is that I feel that there are certain rules and guidelines that are the gospel. Again, as a comic, I feel that the 3 man show is the best way to go and anything else just fucks it all up. But what I should realize is that as long as I do the best show I can, and the best show the audience deserves, then it will all be fine.

...and it will.

I guess we'll see.

I also really want to sell a lot of merchandise and it's tough enough when the headliner (especially one like Jamie) is selling too, but also when it's a 2 man show, there seems to be a stigma again that the first guy isn't that good...

Fuck this shit.

Why the hell am I sounding so self-loathing?

Jesus Flip, just do a kick-ass show, fuck the details and have fun. And if you have fun, they'll have fun and if they want a CD and/or DVD, they'll buy one. Period.

Oh, and I feel I should explain what I meant when I said "a headliner, especially one like Jamie". What I was saying was that he is not only a good comic, but also a celebrity. So the average person would rather buy something of his, rather than something from a comic they might never have heard of.

Again, maybe self-loathing, but still a sliver of truth.

I moved onto the patio at the condo; it's fucking hot here! But it feels nice.

They have a pool, but I don't have a key to it...which sucks. Maybe I'll climb the fence.

I hate being stuck without a car. There's really nothing in walking distance of interest around here. Only the club and a few stores.

There is a movie theater, but I'd need a ride there.

Oh, so here's something fun and cool. I wrote a new Skippy song. It's pretty funny. I have a demo version but I'm still working out the kinks on stage.

If you want to hear it, come out to any (or all) of the 3 shows I'll be doing as Skippy in the next two weeks. Check out where on the Tour Page.

I also got some new headshots taken. You'll notice the new pic on the entry page and other new shots will be cropping up on the site in the next few weeks.

Well, I think I'm going to try to get into that pool, or maybe watch a movie on my computer. I'll talk to you guys later.

5/22/09
God, I feel like such a shit for not blogging in so long.

The only excuse is the one I've been using...just been really busy.

Right now it's 1:40 am and I'm feeling like crap. For some odd reason my jaw is hurting me. If was a big hypochondriac I'd think I was having a heart attack. I'm sure it's just that my muscles are sore from yawning too much.

How sad is that?

...not that I wish I was having a heart attack, I just think that pain from yawning is sad.

Tonight was fun. I saw Terminator Salvation today...FUCKING LOVED IT! Then I had dinner with an old friend, then I went to the Improv and saw a whole bunch of friends that I hadn't seen in a long time.

God I love that place. I'm sure I've said this before, but it really is like my "Cheers", ya know?

I'm sorry, I'm just not in a head space to blog right now. I'm tired and feel cruddy. I hope you guys understand...and when I say "you guys", I mean the 4 of you that read this...3 of which are family members. :)

Night.

5/15/09
So sorry for the lack of blogs lately, but I have been seriously busy.

It's 2:00 in the morning now and I'm just digitizing some videos. I've been working with Pablo this week and tonight I taped my shows for something (possibly) amazing! But not gonna jinx, just send those good vibes my way.

Anyway, I've been non-stop for almost a week...drove to Vegas with my lady for that private show, then I worked at the Ontario Improv on Tuesday, drove over 500 miles to do one gig on Wednesday and been working the Ontario Improv yesterday, today and through Sunday. So I'm a bit beat...but loving life.

I'm keeping this blog short now cause I'm about to pass out...I'll fill you in on the details later.

Night.

5/3/09
Happy Tres de Mayo...yeah, doesn't have the same ring as cinco, does it?

Well, the week at the Improv is over and it was great! The new club is so fucking nice, and the crowds were great...well, except for a couple of drunk C yoU Next Tuesday's in the front row last night. And of course they had to come to the show that a lot of my family & friends were at, including my girlfriends mom. Perfect.

I handled them pretty well, but still, it fucked my shit up for awhile.

And what was even worse was that one of them came up to me before the show to tell me that they saw me a year ago and were so excited that I was back. So I was excited that I had return fans. It really meant a lot to me...yet, she decided to fuck up my show. And she didn't realize she was doing it, I guarantee she thought that she was helping me. She was yelling nice things, "We love you!", "you rock", "yeah!", etc. And I do appreciate the love, but you don't yell it during the fucking show!

But it was her friend, a fucking (ah what hell, I'll say it) cunty-flight attendant who really fucked up the show.

What the hell are they thinking?

"I'm drunk and I've got big tits, so I can do whatever I want...Whoo!!!"

Just unreal.

But, all in all, the show turned out fine.

So now I'm just relaxing and spending the last two days here hanging with friends and family, then it's back to LA and then to Vegas for a the private show. I'm also bringing my girlfriend; she's never been to Vegas. Should be a lot of fun.

Alrighty, hope you're all doing well and I'll see ya later.

Oh, if you go to the Clips Page, I put up a new clip from this week, enjoy.