"You were the dirtiest one."

So after much thought I've decided to make the blog private. Few reasons, mostly because I'm tired of not getting on shows. Last night there was a show helped put on by two guys I brought to Maine. There was 15 comics on the show, it was a show that didn't need to be promoted, and they didn't ask me. I also asked them to be on their once a month show when my parents come to visit. At first they agreed, this week they called and basically pressured me into not doing the show. They booked me on a another show, which is self promoting. I understand the move to an extent, but I gave them an option to make up for my lack of promoting capabilities. They have now been removed from my show's email list. I probably should not be so petty but I'm so tired of being passed up for shows.

I joke a lot on facebook, asking for time etc. Completely kidding, but I've got asked to be on shows and also told I should stop doing it. 95% of San Diego comics have no sense of reality and are not funny people. They are not pleasurable to talk to in person and are all around jackasses. I joke around most of the time, in person and on facebook. Yes some of my comments can be considered mean or rude, but if you know me I'm totally kidding. I'm done dealing with lame comics who arn't funny and arn't going to do anything to help me. I posted on someone's wall, who wasn't even the show booker if I could get 7 minutes. A few days later I get a snide message from the booker saying I could get 7 minutes. Could he get 7 minutes on a show he knew he couldn't. Douchebag move, but I originally accepted. Then I decided I'd show support for my friend who was doing a show in L.A. I sent him a message saying I didn't feel comfortable taking time I wasn't asked to have. Instead of saying, ok cool. He went around to tell other people. Who in turn told my "friend." Pretty sad this kid is suppose to be one of my best friend's in comedy and he couldn't tell me who said it. He then lectured me for the first 30 minutes of the drive how I need to be nicer and stop writing rude comments on people's facebook walls. This really bothered me. It's like I can't trust anyone to just be relaxed and have fun. There's maybe 3 or 4 comics that are actually funny people. The rest are uptight lunnies. So embarassing the gossip that surrounds this town. I know L.A. is going to be the same thing, probably worse, but at least I'll be prepared to not trust anyone.

L.A. was somewhat cool. We had to pay $15 to get into the show. My "friend" said he'd talk to the booker about getting me time or at least get in free. He did neither. That also bothered me. He acts like I'm some monster in the scene, but I've helped him immensely. I truly don't do things for favors. But I've been doing Winston's for over a year now and I'd say I've gotten very few shows from it. Who knows why I don't get on shows. I finally feel like I'm making some headway at the Comedy Store. Plan is to keep hanging around in hopes of getting regular spots. I am respectful to all the guys there. Let's see if it pays off, or I'll feel screwed again. Last night as I was leaving I told the booker I'd be back tomorrow. He said if there's time at the end of the show he'd put me up. That's cool. We'll see.

So anyhow enough whining, I had a show last night. I didn't really know what to expect. I get there and it's basically a little bit larger than Blarney. I'd say this is a venue I excel in. Somewhat intimate with most of the crowd listening. I went up 3rd. I spoke to the crowd a little bit, after the initial, "Mclovin" yell. It's been awhile since I've heard that. I pretty much ignored it and continued. It was mostly older, dirty jokes with some crowd chatter. I had a coworker there with a date, were a lot alike, and somewhat feel we'd make a good couple. But then I see the guy she's on a date with and realize I'm probably not her type. Also the gal I spoke with after the show Saturday was also there, with another dude? She texted me this week, not really sure why. It's weird, pretty girls are fans of my comedy just not of me. Who knows. She texted me after the show saying I did well. Maybe I should still chat with her, as she did bring 5 or so people. I have to network somehow. Anyways my set went pretty solid. Didn't have the strong ending I had hoped but did about 15 minutes. A few people said I did well after, and the show promoter said a lot of people said I was their favorite one. That's cool. A guy after the show said you were good, "you were the dirtiest one." That came somewhat as a shock to me. I realize I talk about sex and whatnot, but I definately don't want to be labeled a dirty comic. I chatted with an older female comic, who I'm pretty sure is interested in more than my comedy. I can pull in the ones I'm not interested in for some reason. She said I did well but need to clean up my act if I really want to make it. Oh how my comedy's changed.