GETTING OLD

Saturday is my birthday. I am not looking forward to it. It's a reminder of how much older I am than most of my peers who started comedy in their 20s (whereas I started at 38). I think I have accomplished a lot with comedy but I do feel at times that my age holds me back in the eyes of the gatekeepers. Like why would they take me for a show or a project when there is a comedian just as funny as me who is in his or her 20s? Its frustrating and it eats at me often.

On the other hand, age has its advantages. Like most people at comedy clubs are closer in age to me than most of the comedians on the show and I provide more relatable situations on stage. And when I say I hate getting older, it resonates better than a comedian who is saying that and is 29. I always love seeing other creators find their lane later in life because it gives me hope that maybe I can do that same and create an audience that can appreciate what I am doing.

Speaking of age, me and my MUCH elder peer Paul Ollinger (jk jk jk) are doing some amazing shows in San Francisco at Cobbs Comedy Club (the 22nd) and Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville (the 28th) this month so if you can make it or spread the word, it would be greatly appreciated. 

In the meantime, go watch this week's WHY ARE YOU AWAKE Podcast with comedian Blake Burkhart on my youtube channel #birthday #gettingolder #careerchange #standup #podcast