June 2010
16 posts
Improv Nonsense: Conversation: Why Do Improv? →
Bad news, guys: NOTHING stands the test of time. ZEN IN YO’ FACE.
For me, improv is all about celebrating and exploring the idea that a single moment can be the most important thing in the world.
I’d write more, but I don’t have time — I have to go build a skyscraper sitcom novel Academy Award monument castle.
stephaniestreisand:
anthonyking:
(via Will Hines)
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yourfriendmitch:
“You’re a baby! What’re you doing in New York City by yourself!? Have you even had your first communion yet!?”
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- A friend of a friend’s reaction to my age.
The variations on this conversation, through time, if one stays in New York for many years with no discernible change in status:
1. “You’re a baby!”
2. “I envy you!”
3. “Uh...
Clarification
I had a lovely time at the Gethard Show. The wacky mix-up made me feel dumb and momentarily disappointed, but the show itself was uniquely entertaining and awkward (as always).
I feel silly for whining, and embarrassed to have inspired several friends to send me lovely and supportive notes. This is among the happiest periods I’ve ever had in my life, thanks mostly to the huge amount of...
This Is What My Phone Thinks A New Pornographers...
This Is What My Phone Thinks A New Pornographers...
The Gethard Show Kicked Me In The Nuts
I tried to emotionally “game” the Chris Gethard Show Lonely Cowards edition, and destiny punished me. As awkward as the night was for some of the people on stage, it’s possible that the show going on in my head was worse.
I wasn’t sure what names I should submit for my Crush List. My “type” is women who are smart and funny, so my rough draft submission was...
WatchA quick and dirty test of the animation program I bought a couple of years ago, but couldn’t use on my old-timey laptop.
I predict I will have fun with this.
Watcherockappel:
jondaly:
Seth Morris, Jon Daly, and drugs.
this is fucking insane in a really great way!
WORLD CUP 101 with Josh Patten
mikescollins:
Last night I had zero interest in the World Cup. It felt like when the world comes together for the Olympics except this time there’s only one event and it’s a sport I don’t like. But then this morning, out of nothing more than boredom, I educated myself a bit on the month again and the stakes involved with the US team and my interest was suddenly piqued. So I asked my good...
http://watchout4snakes.com/creativitytools/RandomWo... →
For hardcore improv nerds: A random suggestion generator, with adjustable word type and complexity parameters.
(I prefer nouns of average complexity.)