Lessons I Learned at the LCS Auditions

So, after a long night, a decent audition, and some napping, I am ready to share the lessons I learned from Last Comic Standing. My loyal fans will know that this is being done in a similar format to the lessons I learned at the Apollo auditions.

On with the lessons.

• Always wear gloves and a hat no matter how not cold you are at the beginning.
  
• Having someone like Josh putting up a tent can help your night.
  
• Having an Irish Pub nearby open until 4am is helpful for using the bathroom.
  
• Gotham is filled with stand up people (no pun intended)
  
• Delusion doesn't have to have grandeur, just a vessel for its sadness. There were people in the line who had no idea what to do or what comedy was all about. I don't think this helps comedy at all.
  
• Diners are good for 8 cups of coffee, a bathroom, and breakfast after 2 hours of sleep.
  
• And finally, Adrienne will make sure you get no sleep. Trust me on this on.
  

For me, the audition was a learning experience. I have been trying to be more zen about things. I got to do several jokes, figured out what to do better, and made some decisions about my comedy from what I learned.

Without my husband or my comedy husband this never would have even happened. I am glad I was pushed.

To everyone with a dollar and a dream, good luck.

And to Extreme Maggie...you are a sexy bitch! Good luck. I'm going to Home Depot right now in honor of you.

Phyllis Diller: An Appreciation

So, I was watching The View yesterday and Phyllis Diller was a guest. I have to say, I have never really seen her stand-up. I really only know her as a "personality" and her guest spots on "Scooby Doo". But, listening to her talk, I realized that not only did she pave the way for comics, she is still sharp and keeping up with the scene.

They showed some clips of on "The Jack Parr Show". And let me be honest, her jokes and delivery were great. In fact, she could get on stage with her jokes now and be as fresh as many "lady" comics out there. It was amazing to see a woman who started her career at 37, just do it. She talked about how it was easier to market herself back then because she was a solo act and a woman and that made her a novelty.

She talked comedy with Rosie and Joy. They all three lamented the fact that currently, there is a lot of people and fewer spots on comedy than ever before. Diller said she thinks that it's tough being a woman comic now because you have to be cute, funny, and basically willing to sell out. She said that it makes her sad how much looks have taken over comedy.

Diller also talked about some of the women who came up with her like Totie Fields and Moms Maberly. She talked about getting her start. She also talked about how important it is to make a persona and never use real names of family on stage. She said her marriages (2) lasted because she never used real names. "You keep that at home," Diller said.

I was so glad to have seen this. Her wisdom and humor gave me a lot of inspiration, I hope she did the same to other women watching as well.