Ugh, was a part of my first show and did not feel like telling jokes. There is a few factors I'm hoping led to my mood. First I'm back to playing poker. And for the first time in a long time I actually want to play. I used to play because I can usually always make money, but I've had the itch to play the last few week or so. I made all the money back I lost in Vegas. Kinda funny it takes 20 minutes to lose 900$ playing blckjack, 20 hours to make it back playing poker, and nearly 200 hours working at home depot.
Another reason was I was pretty tired. Two nights before I didn't sleep much as I was kept awake in a good way and got about 4 solid hours of sleep. Then worked at the depot. Left the depot went to the gym then played poker until 1 am, came home and had to be back at the depot at 6. Worked til 3 then laid in bed until the show at 6. I usually always go to the gym before shows. It gives me energy and it's kind of tradition. Anyways I arrive and there is barely anyone there. I don't really expect anything different but I feel bad for the people that are first up. I'd much rather have less people and let these people go on when there are a lot at least a few audience members.
As the show went on I kind of had the itch then a weird situation happened. There was a comic on who I've only seen one other time. Nice guy has only done comedy a few times. Well the first time I saw him he did a lot of jokes that were a lot like my jokes, not word for word but very similar. Well he was back and did a few more jokes that were very similar. I don't really think he stole my jokes persay, but it's so strange to hear someone tell so many jokes that are alike. Anyways I mentioned it to the host and he felt the need to say something on stage. I really wish he didn't say anything. The comic asked me about it and I had to play it off like I had no clue. The comic also tried to get on lightning round, and the host turned him away. I felt bad. The comic is a nice guy and brings a good amount of people to the show. If he is stealing jokes it's not going to take him anywhere and it could just be me over thinking things.
Well when it came for me to go up we were a little over time. I only felt like telling one, maybe two jokes. I got up there and tried my not saying anything and maybe ppl will be quiet trick, that failed. I just ramped up the crowd a bit and brought up the next comic. It was a good enough crowd that I should have told a few jokes to get me out of my funk, but I just wasn't feeling it. I need to shake the wrinkles soon as I am hosting a show tomorrow, and have to do 20 minutes on Thursday on a show in Santa Barbara or somewhere near there.
Lastly the reason I am questioning things is the article about me was released. As expected it wasn't great. She kept it real, it was just depressing with all the shows I've done that was the one that was covered. What urked me a little was the fact she brought up the dirtiness of my jokes. I was performing in a bar at 1130 in Vegas on Saturday night. I can do clean, but was smart humor really going to win them over? Maybe I should just stick to what I want to do. I gotta figure it out. Anyways here the article.
http://www.lasvegasroundtheclock.com/index.php/dianne-r-davis-views-of-vegas/516-views-of-vegas-03-07-10.html
Late night edit: I think I've come to the realize why I am thinking about taking a break. I kinda feel like I've reach my ceiling. I've done a college, performed for my friends and family, did a Vegas show, took over my own show, headlined a few shows, had an article written about me. I mean all that's left is TV and that's years away. I've always done things to "beat it." I used to buy video games and play them for 3 days straight until I beat it. When I started playing poker I had no clue how to play. I placed in my first tournament. I then went on to lost basically everyone and plow through 500$ in a week. I slowly started to learn, but I estimate that I lost $15,000 learning how to play poker. And while I have not lost any money "learning" comedy but I've put in a lot of hours. Let's say I've done 100 shows. Each show I'll low ball it and say I invest 3 hours, so 300 hours spent doing comedy. I could have spent those hours working at the depot and made 3000$. Anyways, it's not about money, it's about the challenge and "winning." I don't see what else I can do in San Diego comedy. I'm not gonna get on at the comedy clubs here. Ya I have such a rush to play poker. Comedy is prolly going to be out soon after this week.
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