I haven't time now to respond in full to this. I do appreciate the thought and time you've given it and try as you might, you haven't alienated me just yet...
Obviously I'm disappointed that the most positive remark you have for me is around my being brave. In fact, this is one of the last thing a comic wants to hear.
I was also disappointed that as you were at the forefront of requests for me to put up some footage of my performance that you then choose not to thank me for doing so. Even though I'm well aware, the results are not as we might hope in terms of quality of performance.
When you tell me to "leave my friends at home", you should understand they are not a "comfort blanket". I do not encourage friends to come often. It is distracting and does my confidence no good. I sometimes take one trusted friend along as a drinking companion, but often just rely on the fact I will know other comics in the room.
Chris and Tristan are very good friends of mine from work and I was mortified that Chris arrived drunk and was disruptive to the whole evening, not just my set. I also know Chris is mortified that he behaved that way. He has known me since long before I began stand up and has not been to a single one of my gigs until last week.
I likened his 'performance' on the night to someone who does not like washing up, so on the one occasion they do the washing up, they do it badly, so as not to get asked again!
As it happens plenty of people have commented on the fact that they still enjoyed the evening very much and the organisers are not upset with Chris. Far from it one of the comperes, requested Chris's friendship on facebook the following day.
I brought about 8 or 9 people along that evening, not just the rowdy lot in the corner. This is highly unusual for me or for any comic to do so and they made up almost half the audience, so I think that was appreciated by the organisers. It just happens that Chapel Market is convenient for me to invite people to as so many of my friends work or live in the area.
As for my performance and your comments about that. It is all sound advice. I think my comedy tutor would be proud of you. You also reminded me of the How to do Stand up book I once read by Logan Murray. I don't want to defend myself about that. I really will be late for work then.
I guess the biggest question is... Why didn't I wait until a stronger, less disrupted performance was captured on film to post on the blog?
I don't have an answer. I often let my self promotion hat slip and just think - wow, look everyone at what a mess this was. Like my love life and every other area of my life perhaps.
Hi Nate, I apologise for the intemperate language. We all make bad calls from time to time and I think we both did this time.I realise that the critique was well intentioned - just in the wrong forum. Similarly, there was no need for me to get personally abusive.
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ReplyDeleteI haven't time now to respond in full to this. I do appreciate the thought and time you've given it and try as you might, you haven't alienated me just yet...
Obviously I'm disappointed that the most positive remark you have for me is around my being brave. In fact, this is one of the last thing a comic wants to hear.
I was also disappointed that as you were at the forefront of requests for me to put up some footage of my performance that you then choose not to thank me for doing so. Even though I'm well aware, the results are not as we might hope in terms of quality of performance.
When you tell me to "leave my friends at home", you should understand they are not a "comfort blanket". I do not encourage friends to come often. It is distracting and does my confidence no good. I sometimes take one trusted friend along as a drinking companion, but often just rely on the fact I will know other comics in the room.
Chris and Tristan are very good friends of mine from work and I was mortified that Chris arrived drunk and was disruptive to the whole evening, not just my set. I also know Chris is mortified that he behaved that way. He has known me since long before I began stand up and has not been to a single one of my gigs until last week.
I likened his 'performance' on the night to someone who does not like washing up, so on the one occasion they do the washing up, they do it badly, so as not to get asked again!
As it happens plenty of people have commented on the fact that they still enjoyed the evening very much and the organisers are not upset with Chris. Far from it one of the comperes, requested Chris's friendship on facebook the following day.
I brought about 8 or 9 people along that evening, not just the rowdy lot in the corner. This is highly unusual for me or for any comic to do so and they made up almost half the audience, so I think that was appreciated by the organisers. It just happens that Chapel Market is convenient for me to invite people to as so many of my friends work or live in the area.
As for my performance and your comments about that. It is all sound advice. I think my comedy tutor would be proud of you. You also reminded me of the How to do Stand up book I once read by Logan Murray. I don't want to defend myself about that. I really will be late for work then.
I guess the biggest question is... Why didn't I wait until a stronger, less disrupted performance was captured on film to post on the blog?
I don't have an answer. I often let my self promotion hat slip and just think - wow, look everyone at what a mess this was. Like my love life and every other area of my life perhaps.
Got to go, thanks bye x
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ReplyDeleteYes Norman, you are right. I don't know what I was thinking. Jo is truly a very good person who I admire a lot and I am not.
ReplyDeleteHi Nate, I apologise for the intemperate language. We all make bad calls from time to time and I think we both did this time.I realise that the critique was well intentioned - just in the wrong forum. Similarly, there was no need for me to get personally abusive.
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