I’ve been receiving an overwhelming number of requests to add to the blog. It’s truly unbelievable and humbling. One request after another keeps pouring in, and yes, they’re all from the same person, but I’ve decided to once again indulge in typing anyway. I know the home keys, and I WILL to use them.
Despite the superabundance of requests, I really should write more. Much has happened lately. I’m in the third week of the Sierra Mist tour. Everyone has been extremely accommodating and kind, and I’m having a great time! I’ve worked with Aires Spears, Dave Attell, and Carlos Alazraqui so far, and I’m learning a lot. I hope to be funny soon.
Dave Attell was great and fun to work with. He asked me how I live with myself when Sierra Mist has alcohol in it. I don't drink. Turns out Sierra Mist doesn't have alcohol in it, but a good time was had by all anyway. I can take it. I'm tough.
What else? When I’m not jet setting into superstardom or relaxing at the garden pool of Sierra Mist behind my new crib, I’ve been busy. Actually, last week was very busy with my sister's wedding. Ah, yes little sister is all grown up and making me feel old. They got married in the wilds of Idaho on the shores of a beautiful, remote lake, so it was a nice gettaway. The Internet was not available but paddleboats were, so I was happy. We had a fun time. For their reception, they had a great band out of Boise. I will say if Soul Train ever comes looking, I'll be there. I can dance, man. For real.
I've been spending a lot of time in Idaho. I recently went back to my old high school and spoke at their graduation. I make it sound like I just showed up and made my demand to be heard, but they actually invited me beforehand. They thought I would be funny. Twenty-eight students graduated this year and I think I made them all laugh at least once.
It's hard enough to be funny, but it's even more difficult to add inspirational. I told them to be true to themselves, have fun and give 100 percent. That's what I usually tell myself before I get onstage. Either that or 'don't bomb.' Both are effective. I told them they have a unique advantage growing up in rural Idaho. I told them they are different there than much of the country. I told them many people would have them believe that coming from a small, rural community they didn’t get exposed to enough diverse opportunities. I told them to laugh and then ask, "when was the last time you pulled a potato out of the ground?" Then, I told them they will laugh at you. I hope that's true. My career is riding on it.
Later, but not a lot.
Posted by ryan at June 24, 2005 12:58 PM