I am in Toronto to perform at Homo Night in Canada, a fantastic fund raiser. It's a lovely venue and I'm sure it will be a lot of fun, just as it was last year. Perhaps even some Pride shenanigans will ensue.
But right now I'm on an unfamiliar little bed and I can't sleep. There is a lack of shenanigans, and an abundance of humidity.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
lacrosse moonings, beer coffins, broken windows and immigration
A Chicago Heights man had a coffin custom-made to resemble a huge can of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.
Oh, you may think it’s not classy, but I think it’s just as nice as those coffins custom-made to look like import beers.
DENVER — An inmate in handcuffs and shackles was seriously injured when he jumped through a closed window in a third-floor courtroom where he was facing assault charges.
A police official says it’s not clear whether the man was trying to escape, commit suicide, or assault the window.
A special immigration unit created to track alleged human rights violators from foreign nations is continuing to aggressively pursue individuals who seek refuge in the U.S., according to Senior U.S. Homeland Security official Julie Myers.
"Our goal is to make sure the United States is not a safe haven for human rights violators," Myers said.
"Except ours."
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Thirteen members of a high school lacrosse team have been disciplined for baring their bottoms to display the question: "Will You Go To The Prom With Me? Yes or No?" on their backsides, revealing during a game. Carolyn Campbell accepted the invitation by patting the back of the player who displayed the word "Yes."
The girl said that the method of communication is naughtily amusing at a football game, but frustratingly slow and kind of awkward when they go out for dinner.
Oh, you may think it’s not classy, but I think it’s just as nice as those coffins custom-made to look like import beers.
DENVER — An inmate in handcuffs and shackles was seriously injured when he jumped through a closed window in a third-floor courtroom where he was facing assault charges.
A police official says it’s not clear whether the man was trying to escape, commit suicide, or assault the window.
A special immigration unit created to track alleged human rights violators from foreign nations is continuing to aggressively pursue individuals who seek refuge in the U.S., according to Senior U.S. Homeland Security official Julie Myers.
"Our goal is to make sure the United States is not a safe haven for human rights violators," Myers said.
"Except ours."
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Thirteen members of a high school lacrosse team have been disciplined for baring their bottoms to display the question: "Will You Go To The Prom With Me? Yes or No?" on their backsides, revealing during a game. Carolyn Campbell accepted the invitation by patting the back of the player who displayed the word "Yes."
The girl said that the method of communication is naughtily amusing at a football game, but frustratingly slow and kind of awkward when they go out for dinner.
Second Life
I have been offered a gig in Second Life. A fellow comic who does a lot of gigs in SL is doing a Second Life Pride Show and invited me to perform. He cautioned me that this would be an 'building' show, useful mostly for experience and paying next to nothing, particularly if one converts the virtual payment to real dollars.
And so I have discovered that in the world of Second Life, where reality is malleable and one can assume whatever guise one wishes, at least two things remain steadfast and true:
1. Comedians don't make money
2. I can only get niche shows.
Any avatar suggestions?
And so I have discovered that in the world of Second Life, where reality is malleable and one can assume whatever guise one wishes, at least two things remain steadfast and true:
1. Comedians don't make money
2. I can only get niche shows.
Any avatar suggestions?
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Arlan and I did LAX and all I got was a gigantic coffee
I got into LA last night, a stopover before a road trip to Dinah Shore tonight. The bonus: I met up with the lovely Arlan Hamilton, blogger celebrity extraordinaire. She was keen to meet me, but then, she's keen to meet 10,000 people this month so I'm not that special. Visit her site and help her on her quest!
In search of wifi, we ended up at McDonald's, and I ended up with an iced coffee almost as big as I am.
I'm sure LA is lovely, and I promise not to judge this or any city by its airport area, which is of course a mess of freeways and hotels and little else.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Curve Magazine this month
This month's issue of Curve includes a listing of results from their current website poll to determine America's funniest lesbian. I am so very excited to have my picture anywhere on the same page as all the other incredible performers on that list!
Check it out this month, and if you're at Dinah Shore next weekend, come up and say hello!
Check it out this month, and if you're at Dinah Shore next weekend, come up and say hello!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
"I was raised to believe..."
When public figures are chastised for homophobia, they often use their upbringing as an excuse.
It's a great tactic - it evokes a nice sympathetic image of the public figure as a wee child, sitting on grandpa's knee, learning about the wide world.
I support gay rights; it's not so much what I was raised to believe as what I believed when I sprang, fully formed as an adult from the fiery depths of hell.
Though, as those of you who have seen the Shane/Alice video know, I'm arguably not really fully-formed.
It's a great tactic - it evokes a nice sympathetic image of the public figure as a wee child, sitting on grandpa's knee, learning about the wide world.
I support gay rights; it's not so much what I was raised to believe as what I believed when I sprang, fully formed as an adult from the fiery depths of hell.
Though, as those of you who have seen the Shane/Alice video know, I'm arguably not really fully-formed.
violent pandas, prudent Chinese governance, human semi-compassion
BEIJING - China has issued a "Most Wanted" list of 21 rioters shown in grainy photos waving knives and fighting during last week's violence over Chinese rule in Tibet.
That list does sound as though the Chinese government is just trying to maintain law and order, but keep in mind that they’ve also posted lists of "Most Wanted Meditators" and "Most Wanted Journalists".
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 170-pound giant panda cub at the National Zoo grabbed a worker while trying to play, sending her to the hospital with a small leg laceration, zoo officials said Wednesday.
Encouraging, really - after decades of habitat destruction, those wussy pandas are finally cluing in and starting to fight back.
Offers of help are pouring in to animal authorities after more than 100 dogs were found in horrifying conditions at a Middlesex County farm described as a "dog gulag" by police.
The offers are proof, once again, of human compassion for animals, which appears, once again, to exceed human compassion for humans.
That list does sound as though the Chinese government is just trying to maintain law and order, but keep in mind that they’ve also posted lists of "Most Wanted Meditators" and "Most Wanted Journalists".
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 170-pound giant panda cub at the National Zoo grabbed a worker while trying to play, sending her to the hospital with a small leg laceration, zoo officials said Wednesday.
Encouraging, really - after decades of habitat destruction, those wussy pandas are finally cluing in and starting to fight back.
Offers of help are pouring in to animal authorities after more than 100 dogs were found in horrifying conditions at a Middlesex County farm described as a "dog gulag" by police.
The offers are proof, once again, of human compassion for animals, which appears, once again, to exceed human compassion for humans.
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