9/27/04
Fine, I missed another day, look, from now on if I miss a day or two, I'm not going to call attention to it, fuck it. Well tonight I did a spot at the Ramada Inn Comedy Night, I did almost all new material and I tanked! But you know what, I liked it. That room really tests your strength as a performer. I guess I should describe the room to you, basically it's in the lounge of a Ramada Inn (which is located, basically, in the basement of the hotel). The audience is primarily comics, comic's friends and/or significant others and people staying at the hotel, some of whom don't speak English. And the show doesn't start until 10 PM, so as you can imagine, it isn't the place to go if you want to feel good about yourself as a comic. But like I said, I like it, it strengthens me as a performer. I've performed there before and I've done pretty well, but tonight was agony. It basically is a room to try out new stuff, as a matter of fact, the only jokes I did that were "proven" were my opener (which bombed anyway) and my closer (which also feel on it's ass). The new stuff did ok, I know it's funny, but this room is not the place to judge really.
I know you can't tell, but I stopped writing this about an hour ago to finish a demo DVD for Flippin' Through The Channels. It's 2:40 in the fucking morning and I'm editing a damn DVD. That's one of my faults, I'm so anal and such a perfectionist, that when I get it in my mind to do something, I have to finish it once I started it. And here's the kicker, I don't need to do this, I'm doing it so that I will have a demo of it in case I need it. Also, I need to free up some space on my hard drive, and that file was taking up A LOT of space, so I guess I did need to do it...yay! And now that I think of it, the rest of the cast should get a copy of the show. It's been a year, that's long enough. I also spent all of yesterday and most of today finishing up my own Demo DVD. I put all my reels, commercials, sketches, etc. on it, and just in time, because a buddy of mine who is in with showcasing for Aspen this year wants to see a demo. Since I already went to Aspen 2 years ago, I was pitching Skippy to him. Wish me luck. Anywho, I'm off to bed, I'm exhausted. I leave Wed. for my friend's wedding in NY, it should be fun, but my flight is so damned early, but luckily the batchelor party isn't until Thursday. A'ight, night.

9/25/04
OK, I missed one day, so sue me...YOU CAN'T, I'M JEWISH! I negate any suing whatsoever! Anyway, I lasted about 20 hours on my Yom Kippur fast today. Honestly, I'm not really religious, I basically keep the fast for my mother's sake. She engrained the whole "guilt if you don't fast" thing when I was a kid and it stuck with me for the rest of my life. I got a bad migraine from not eating all day and it's still hurting me now. oy. I did Skippy Greene tonight at the Improv for Lisa's show, she is so cool and hilarious. The show was great, the crowd was a bit more uptight than the ones who had seen Skippy in the past, but it worked. I actually tried a new line as Skippy tonight, it's dirty so if you're easily offended (or a Republican), don't read, if you want to read it, highlight the blank space: "2003, I'm fist fucking Barbara Bush, when who should walk in but George W., little Georgie. He says 'What the hell are you doing to my mother!?', I said, 'The same thing you're doing to the country!'" You can imagine the response I got from an LA crowd, applause break. What else is happening, OH, I hate my cel phone company, they are totally screwing me. Long story short, I got a replacement phone and sent my old one back to them in a box that they provided, well apparently, when they got the box, it was empty. So now they're charging me $300 restocking fee! Do you believe that!? They're having an "investigation", but that was over 4 days ago (and they were supposed to have some kind of response to it yesterday) so now there's a new "investigation" happening. And they told me to contact my local post office to file an "investigation" with them. I told them that this isn't my responsibility, they said it is. I told them no matter what they say, I'm not paying that, they said that they will discontinue my service, I said fine, but I'm not paying for this bullshit. It really sucks because I like these guys and I was about to get a new phone through them, but that would require me signing on for another year, and fuck that. And I don't want to say the name of the company, so let's just call them...(get ready for a hack comedy bit here)....Shme-Shmobile. And let me tell you this, She-Shmoible are Shmasssholes! Alrighty, I'm off to bed, night.

9/23/04
I'm in bed kinda early tonight, only 11:30, I must be tired. The audition went really well today, I've stopped trying to judge my performance because it doesn't matter how good or bad you think you did, they see what they want to see. But I was happy with my performance. I've got an audition for tomorrow too, that's good, it's been really slow lately, so I'm glad things are picking up. I went a friends house tonight, Drew Marks, and he had a little X-Box party, it was fun. Drew's a great comic and a great cook, and so is Jeff, another guy who was there tonight, so the food was excellent. I also bought 2 new DVD's today, Mr. Show Season 4 and Triumph The Insult Comedy Dog's Greatest Hits. I haven't seen Mr. Show yet, but, OH MY GOD, Triumph is fucking hilarious! I'm serious, get it! Go! Now! I have not laughed that hard in...honesly, I don't think I've ever laughed that hard. Seriously. The only time I really remembering laughing like that is when I first saw the South Park movie. I give Triumph 4 stars, hilarious!!! What else, I was chatting with a new friend online, always nice. I did a quick, late spot at the Comedy District tonight. There were only like 6 people there (4 of whom were comics) but my new stuff worked. I have a few new bits that are really working, I'm really excited about that. I was chatting with a different friend tonight, actually one of my best friends, and he is having a real hard time. I really want to help him, he's a talented actor but just can't catch a break lately. He's really had a shit life and everytime things are going well for him, something always happens to pull the rug out from under him. But another problem is that he doesn't really do much to help himself out of the situation, and he knows it too. He and I are of the same mold in a way, when we're creative, we're alive. He's into doing short films and some cool audio stuff, and he feeds off people and their energy, and I'm the same way. But when we're not being creative and active, it really affects our life. And I've been lucky lately to be working alot and being very fulfilled, unfortunately, he is in a creative slump which just adds lemon to his other wound which is just plain "downness". Whenever I visit him, we try to get together and do something creative, but this last time it didn't happen, and I'm pissed for that. I love working with him. I just know that if he forced himself to make some things happen, he could be back on his feet and as creative as usual. I know he'll climb out from this hole, he always does, but this is just a deeper hole than usual. Well, now that I'm completely depressed, I'm going to hit the hay. Man, what a way to end this one, "Depression has him in it's grips...NIGHT!". Well, here's to everybody being happy and satisfied and, at the very least, content. And here's to hoping that all fantasies, wishes and desires are exceded. Night Bianco.

9/22/04
I apologize in advance, but this one is short. I just got back doing a Doug James gig in San Clemente. It was fun, but the place was a bit chatty by the time I got up there. I mean the people seemed to enjoy the show, I just know that the distractions did get to me. I worked with Greg Warren and Claude Stewart, so the talent was really strong on the show. And my god, there was not one unattractive woman in this place. Kudos San Clemente...kudos! A'ight, I've got an audition for Direct TV tomorrow, so I need my beauty rest. Oh, haven't gotten any emails regarding the shaving thing. Come on, doesn't anyone care?

9/21/04
Another uneventful day, just got a haircut basically, fuck this blog sucks. I wish that I had more interesting things to write, but my life is pretty even keeled right now. There was something good that happened tonight at Xanadu, but I can't talk about it quite yet, don't want to jinx anything. I watched LAST COMIC STANDING tonight, it's getting really bad. I have a feeling the comics are sick of it. I can't imagine having to have 3-4 new minutes a week that is funny, tv friendly and stuff that hasn't been done already. Actually, every comic has repeated a joke. I find it annoying that season 1 comics repeat material, "Guys, you've had a year to write new shit!" Come on. Season 2, ok, you were just on TV and you haven't had a lot of time to write, got it. Again, I can't imagine the pressure, but in a year I could have at least 20 new, solid minutes ready for tv. I hope to get the chance soon. Oh, I got an email from someone who is, shall we say, in and out of my life for good reasons. Anyway, she (yes, it's a she) sends me a very insulting email, (albeit, she didn't intend for it to be insulting, but it was. Too personal to share right now with you guys, sorry) and where usually I would kinda write back and say something fluffy or cute or funny in response, I basically told her off, and can I tell you, it felt damn good to just say what I wanted and fuck the reaction. And if you're reading this now: You know I was right. Even if we never talk again (doubtful), you know I am right about this. I think I'm getting fat. I had McDonalds tonight at around 11 or so, why? Why the hell did I do that? Isn't that what you always say when you eat late...especially if it's McDonalds. I'm going to the gym tomorrow, I went yesterday with a friend and I did some weights. My arms are killing me today, but it really is a good pain. So tomorrow I am going to take my Ipod, read my Entertainment Weekly and do some heavy-duty cardio. I'm off, later. OH, I put up a new clip of me as Skippy Greene. It's a little hard to hear, but I think you can get the gist of it. Enjoy.

9/20/04
I have got a fucking migraine from hell right now. I've spent all day on my computer putting together a new demo DVD, and my god it is a chore. I enjoy doing it, but it's such a process. I did get out of the apartment to workout today, but besides that, I've been in all day. Damn, so I'm tired, I'm calling it a night. Oh, I will be doing Skippy Greene this Saturday at the Hollywood Improv, the late show. Come on and check it out. Night.

9/19/04
Evening all. Well today was a very uneventful day. I stayed home all afternoon and watched "Angels in America" with my roommate. It is a 6 hour tv movie, but damn if isn't great, I think it won some Emmy's tonight. So, I was in all day and then I met my friend Talora (who is in from Florida) for dinner. We had fun, it's always good to catch up with friends. I then hit the Improv (or as I call it sometimes, Xanadu) and hung out there for a bit. I got to see Saleem and caught the tail end of Bonnie's set. I always found her funny, definetly 'edgy' and all, but funny...not to mention cute as hell. I was chatting with Talora about dating and LA, she's got a boyfriend out here, that's why she's here now, and I'm happy being single. I've come to a realization, I'm going to be single for awhile now, it's only natural. I mean with my job, who can handle me leaving all the time? I meet women on the road, but I cannot do the long distance thing. So for now, I'm single and that's that. On a lighter note, my new material is doing great. I did a set at the District last night and most of it worked, well, all of it worked, but most of it worked well. And I came up with a great idea tonight, I'm really in a very creative mood lately. This new idea will be great on stage, but I think it can work as an audio sketch as well. I'm going to try to put it together this week and if it's good, I'm going to put it on a new version of my new CD...sorry to those who already have the first version. But I'll also put in on the site so you can download it. I'm listening to Jeff Buckley now, God was he brilliant. Not too much else to report really. I've been getting mixed reviews on my facial hair, what do you guys think? Tell ya what, we'll have a vote, email me and tell me what you think of it. After a month, I'll decide to keep it or shave it based on the emails. (In all seriousness, I doubt anyone is even reading this, let alone care if I shave or not, just thought I'd ask). I'm out!

9/18/04
You know, Brody told me that keeping a blog is theraputic, but so far, it's been kinda boring I think. I don't know why you're reading it, I'm not sure if I should be opening up emotionally and all that shit, but this is so new to me. It's like when you start to date someone, you don't want to open up too soon for fear of either scaring them off or that they might use all this personal information against you. So for now, me and my blog are only seeing each other. I actually got into a discussion about that term, 'seeing each other'. I think seeing each other isn't as serious as saying 'we're dating'. To me, the word 'date' carries with it a more serious meaning, whereas 'seeing' just sounds more casual. My friend said that they're about the same thing and 'seeing' might even be more serious than 'dating'. I stand behind my explanation. Ironically I'm not 'seeing', 'dating' or doing anything else right now, so the point is quite moot. Yes, I typed moot. Today I got caught up on updating my comedy notes. You see, I actually type my jokes out long form and short form and then carry them around in a notebook. Now before anybody shouts, "Dat!", it's a very useful thing to do. I can see all of my jokes in front of me, so if there's an old one I forgot about, or if I forgot how I worded a joke, I can just use my book. It's very convinent, but yes, it's also very anal-retentive. I'm just about to leave and go to the Improv and then to the Comedy District for a guest set. I've got a whole bunch of new material I'm dying to try. One in particular is a joke about The Garden of Eden, look for it in my act the next time I go on the road. I love it when I have new material to try. It's honestly like showing off your children, like, "Look what I made. And watch this, he's such a good joke." Right now, the jokes are in their infantile stage, ie: I'm trying them out for the first time and trying to develop them. Soon they'll be teens, ie: In a regular rotation in my LA act, still finding their final wording, etc. And eventually they'll be in my road act and they'll be all grown up. Sob. Alrighty, I'm audi.

9/17/04
Another late night entry and this one is gonna be short. I had fun tonight, went to a new room right by my place called The Comedy District. It's cool to have a new room so close to home. I saw some buddies there; Tom Ryan, Darren Carter, Carroll Sevin and some others. Tom, Darren and went to Dennys for some food and now I'm home. I'm on the phone with Kate right now (a friend from Florida), I'm about to crash, night. Tired.

9/16/04
Ok, technically it's the 17th, but I haven't gone to sleep yet, so it's still Thursday to me. I just got in from the Improv, had a great time. I went up at Second City tonight as Skippy Greene, it was part of an hour long show of people showcasing some pieces from their one-person shows. Did you get all that? Anywho, I did about 8 minutes of Skippy to only 10 or so people, but it did well. I got some good feedback. What's really good about this is that I realized Skippy can work in a theater as well as a comedy club. So I was hanging at the Prov for awhile, got to see Dom Irrera do a spot and then I hung out with some friends I hadn't seen since I left. It was really fun. Had a few drinks, but sobered up a bit. I tell ya, it really feels great to be back, it's like home there. The Improv is really home for me. It's also kinda pathetic that I spend all my nights there, but, again, it's a double-edged sword, you know? I need to be there to network, but I also need to be there to network. Other than that, today was very uneventful. Fuck, another hurricane might be hitting Florida...my god. Just cause my state is shaped like a penis, we keep getting fucked! Thank you! Thank you! Tip the waitstaff! Alrighty, Seacrest out!

9/15/04
Well greetings, second day and I'm still on top of things. Had a great time at the Improv last night, saw some friends and I ended up doing a spot. That's what's really great about that club, I've gotten to the point to where they know me and trust me. I just stopped in there to say hi and hang out and the manager came up to me and asked if I wanted to go up because someone couldn't be there. That's very flattering, you know? So as the night went on, more friends and familiar faces showed up, like Rich Vos, Bonnie McFarlane, Scott Kennedy and Avi Lieberman among others. It really is like coming home there. I came up with two new ideas for jokes, I'll flesh them out and try them next Monday at the Ramada Inn comedy night. I love those little comedy rooms, they're fun. So today I'm just catching up on Last Comic Standing, I Tivo'd it last night, I was a bit surprised Tammy was eliminated, I like her. Anywho, I am off to hit the gym and then I think I might go to Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight, my friend Norbert works there, he's the one who got me the sketch gigs for the show. I saw him too at the improv last night and he told me to come on down. Oh, my best to everyone in the South East, hope you're coping with the weather. I was so lucky, I got out of Florida (literally) one day before the airports shut down. OH, and happy new year to all my Jewish brothers and sisters. Later.

9/14/04
Well hello, I've decided to start an online blog, I figure since EVERYONE else has one, I shouldn't be far from the forefront of technology. So, these are just random thoughts I'm having or just venting about shit I guess. I'm really tired, I just got back to LA after 2 months on tour! It was a great tour, I got to play some of my favorite rooms and I played the Baltimore Improv for the first time. I also got to be at my home club in South Florida when it closed, it was very emotional. So anywho, I'm just exhausted and I've spent the better part of today getting my life out here back in order; went to bank, car wash, got A LOT of receipts organized (yes, I am that anal-retentive). And now I'm relaxing with my new Direct TV system that my roommates got installed while I was gone...I love it. Man, this is kinda weird now that I think of it, I'm just rambling on about pretty much nothing and you're reading it. I'm flattered if you are, that means either A-You have a vested interest in my life B-Curious to what someone would write on one of these things C-Stalking me and trying to get a mental picture of who I am so you can plot your next move. Now that's egocentric to think that anyone would want to stalk me. And the rambling persists... So I'm in town for a couple of weeks now, then I go to upstate NY for my friend's wedding, then back to LA for a week then to Vegas for The Las vegas Comedy Festival and then to Orlando. I'm starting to tour a lot with Pablo Francisco and it's great. I worked with him in Baltimore for 2 weeks and we had a great time, the crowds were amazing and I sold a bunch of merchandise. Alright, I'm gonna shift gears and sign off now, gotta eat and then head out to the LA Improv, my night stomping ground, I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone there. So, the first official blog entry is over, let's see how good I'll be about doing this daily. (Let's be honest, I don't do shit with my day, so I think I can manage this).