URGENCY

Last year I talked to someone on the business side of comedy who told me I was impatient and I needed to wait for things to happen in my comedy career. And I times I do feel like I push too hard for results or responses. But if I don't, who will?

I don't think I have the luxury of waiting. Someone said comedy is an "old man's craft and a young man's game." That's true. I tour all over as a comedian and its harder to "compete" for spots and opportunities with people half my age and can be seen to have a longer career ahead of them. The energy needed to travel, perform, engage, and promote is designed for the young. Even if I am sharper and in better health than most people my age and half of the comedians who are half my age, I can't fight father time. I am on the other half of my lifespan. That's the appearance and reality.

Six years ago today I knew I wanted to comedy full time and I left my law firm. Less than two years later, I stopped practicing law to focus on only comedy. Then the pandemic happened immediately after, hitting me and other live performers especially hard. I always feel like I am making up for lost time not just for the those years but because I started comedy so so late in life. So I can't wait. I have a constant feeling of urgency to get to the next level with this career, whatever that may be. #standup #comedy #careerchange
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