Halloween approaches. Anybody heard my voice on Bob and Tom lately? They usually play some old CD versions of my stuff I did for them in the studio about Halloween. Nice to know after 20 years or it still holds up. ;)
I wish I could remember my last 'trick or treat' night as a kid. I just can't and that is a shame.
I use to love the song 'Monster Mash' by Bobby Boris Pickett ...still do I guess. Looked it up on YouTube the other night.
Halloween...gateway to Thanksgiving and then the big Christmas shopping, dreaming, partying, you know the general angst filled season begins. Yikes -I think I will carve a pumpkin real slow today and stretch out Halloween as long as I can. Oh god I have to get candy!!!! You gotta have candy!!!! Oh boy, the holiday stress has already arrived I guess. ;)
Gotta turn back the clocks this weekend too. At least that's like an extra hour. Which of course you use up finding and turning all of your clocks back! No rest for the wicked. Wicked? Oh yeah Halloween. Have a fun one and keep it safe for the kids annnnd yourself. Look out for each other.
Have a nice day. :)
chill aka Uncle Hippie
www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
www.myspace.com/chilichallis
www.standupschool.com
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Lovin it!
You know I wish sometimes I could tell people how much I love comedy. It has been part of my soul for decades...since the early memories of childhood to just today I have been writing and or performing comedy in some way or other. Hell I do it when alone. Comedy isn't just a 'face' I put on for people or save for the stage, I am in a constant flow of funny. I make myself laugh. I don't think I'm ever annoying with it, I seem to be in command of when, how and have appropriate behavior. Still I am eternally looking for the funny in all moments of life. They're not always there but I look nonetheless, I have to.
I have always wished the best for other comedy performers especially if they're for real. I see a lot of phonies out there and even then I may root for them in some way simply because for some reason or another these faux artists have the want to experience what real art feels like. Still honestly I am compelled to say there are too many 'cover comedians' allowed by bookers and club owners to thrive.
It's absurd to me that bookers would shoot themselves in the foot by sending out so many of these type of untalented non-representing acts....but it happens all the time and everybody looks the other way or makes excuses.
I can only imagine what a world of honestly real stand up performers would be like. All of them fighting for the art form and keeping it real by policing their own. I'd have to think that bookers would then be forced to book only quality acts and....well it's never gonna happen huh? Afraid not.
I do love the biz and process though and will pursue trying to make a positive difference- not from ego or any agenda crap- but just from the love of the game man loooove of the freakin game. lol
Have a nice day :)
Uncle Hippie aka chill
www.standupschool.com
www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
www.myspace.com/chilichallis
I have always wished the best for other comedy performers especially if they're for real. I see a lot of phonies out there and even then I may root for them in some way simply because for some reason or another these faux artists have the want to experience what real art feels like. Still honestly I am compelled to say there are too many 'cover comedians' allowed by bookers and club owners to thrive.
It's absurd to me that bookers would shoot themselves in the foot by sending out so many of these type of untalented non-representing acts....but it happens all the time and everybody looks the other way or makes excuses.
I can only imagine what a world of honestly real stand up performers would be like. All of them fighting for the art form and keeping it real by policing their own. I'd have to think that bookers would then be forced to book only quality acts and....well it's never gonna happen huh? Afraid not.
I do love the biz and process though and will pursue trying to make a positive difference- not from ego or any agenda crap- but just from the love of the game man loooove of the freakin game. lol
Have a nice day :)
Uncle Hippie aka chill
www.standupschool.com
www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
www.myspace.com/chilichallis
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
I'm back!
Hey bros and sistas!
After a short hiatus to pitch a service here I am now back to write ramblings and rants again.
I am preparing to go to Kansas for a weekend of shows this week. (no Dorothy and Toto jokes please) Have been at this venue before and it's pretty ok. The hardest part of this gig is just the traveling. The shows are a piece of cake.
I have been caring for two little pooches this past week, actually three but two are under my direct responsibilty ;) Gracie and Lulu have been my constant companions as I go through the daily grind....let them out...let them in....feed them...give them treats....pet them, groom them...pay attention to them....yikes! Did I mention I also have a couple of cats to take care of? Oh yeah! So throw in litter box patrol too to the mix. :(
Ah all for a good cause and the sweet little things give back plenty in the way of entertainment. lol
Watching over my pets is much better than watching TV anyday! I think that would make a great reality show....men taking care of a house full of pets!!!
It's all good karma I guess OM!
Take care of pets & yourselves my friends. And have a nice day! :)
Uncle Hippie...chill.
www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
www.myspace.com/chilichallis
www.standupschool.com
After a short hiatus to pitch a service here I am now back to write ramblings and rants again.
I am preparing to go to Kansas for a weekend of shows this week. (no Dorothy and Toto jokes please) Have been at this venue before and it's pretty ok. The hardest part of this gig is just the traveling. The shows are a piece of cake.
I have been caring for two little pooches this past week, actually three but two are under my direct responsibilty ;) Gracie and Lulu have been my constant companions as I go through the daily grind....let them out...let them in....feed them...give them treats....pet them, groom them...pay attention to them....yikes! Did I mention I also have a couple of cats to take care of? Oh yeah! So throw in litter box patrol too to the mix. :(
Ah all for a good cause and the sweet little things give back plenty in the way of entertainment. lol
Watching over my pets is much better than watching TV anyday! I think that would make a great reality show....men taking care of a house full of pets!!!
It's all good karma I guess OM!
Take care of pets & yourselves my friends. And have a nice day! :)
Uncle Hippie...chill.
www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
www.myspace.com/chilichallis
www.standupschool.com
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Chance to Learn Stand up comedy and writing. Special offer.
Heads up my funny friends new and old! If you're a comedian, comedy writer or just want to know more about writing humor/jokes for TV, cartoonists, radio and stand up act you might be interested in this offer.
I am moving more and more into the teaching/..coaching of comedy writers and standups through online methods. Many already know about my standup coaching videos online and have taken advantage of that. I have found this to be very effective in helping new and experienced people gain valuable knowledge and assistance in their careers and so now I want to do even more.
Bottom line is this: An experiment in teaching of performing and writing.
As of today I am offering (and you heard it here first) my private coaching service for 4 weeks for $199. That's it. One payment of $199 will get you my personal private online coaching on stand up and comedy writing etc for 4 weeks.
The going rate for private pro coaching is any where around $799 minimum and up to thousands of dollars for 4 to 6 weeks. However if you contact me within this week I am selecting no more than 5 people to receive this special private coaching deal.
The process willl consist of at least 4 weeks of online help (exchange of emails and documents etc) to assist with expansion of ideas, writing, joke refinement-punchup, act structure, as well as audio/video critiquing. During this of course I will be willing to do Q&A to answer any of your questions about how to get started in a professional writing career and or further your stand up experience.
Video conferencing also offered.
Payment plan: I offer Paypal and of course will accept check and or money order.
Again I'm sorry but only the first 5 people confirming with me will get this deal right now. Let me hear from you via email, twitter DM or Myspace message. This is your chance to hire a pro writer and headlining comedian to focus on you, your writing and your act.
Thanks and have a nice day. Uncle Hippie -Chili Challis comedyink@aol.com - www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
Ps Have a writer in the family? I will consider offering this for a holiday gift as well. Can start training in January. Great for salesmen and women too. Funny sells and endears
I am moving more and more into the teaching/..coaching of comedy writers and standups through online methods. Many already know about my standup coaching videos online and have taken advantage of that. I have found this to be very effective in helping new and experienced people gain valuable knowledge and assistance in their careers and so now I want to do even more.
Bottom line is this: An experiment in teaching of performing and writing.
As of today I am offering (and you heard it here first) my private coaching service for 4 weeks for $199. That's it. One payment of $199 will get you my personal private online coaching on stand up and comedy writing etc for 4 weeks.
The going rate for private pro coaching is any where around $799 minimum and up to thousands of dollars for 4 to 6 weeks. However if you contact me within this week I am selecting no more than 5 people to receive this special private coaching deal.
The process willl consist of at least 4 weeks of online help (exchange of emails and documents etc) to assist with expansion of ideas, writing, joke refinement-punchup, act structure, as well as audio/video critiquing. During this of course I will be willing to do Q&A to answer any of your questions about how to get started in a professional writing career and or further your stand up experience.
Video conferencing also offered.
Payment plan: I offer Paypal and of course will accept check and or money order.
Again I'm sorry but only the first 5 people confirming with me will get this deal right now. Let me hear from you via email, twitter DM or Myspace message. This is your chance to hire a pro writer and headlining comedian to focus on you, your writing and your act.
Thanks and have a nice day. Uncle Hippie -Chili Challis comedyink@aol.com - www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
Ps Have a writer in the family? I will consider offering this for a holiday gift as well. Can start training in January. Great for salesmen and women too. Funny sells and endears
Public Health Care sorta.
The medical field is all about the money isn't it? I recently went to a doctor's office and the first thing he examed was my wallet!
I know I have to get into better shape, I pulled a muscle the other day opening a bag of 'Dorito's'!
I've tried diets before...everything to be frank. 'Weight Watcher's' - 'Slimfast' - 'Poverty' - all of the really good ones and still I can be too heavy.
Everywhere they remind you of your health. Have you walked around a mall lately? In most malls today you can check your weight, your blood pressure, even your heart rate. I was in a mall recently and I didn't buy a thing but I got a complete physical. And I think I'm pregnant I'm not sure if I read this one machine correctly.
I tried this Atkins diet once where you could eat all the meat and drink all the alcohol you wanted. I loved it. I lost over 20lbs in one year....and my driver's license for two!
Have a nice day! :)
Uncle Hippie chill
http://www.standupschool.com/
www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
www.myspace.com/chilichallis
I know I have to get into better shape, I pulled a muscle the other day opening a bag of 'Dorito's'!
I've tried diets before...everything to be frank. 'Weight Watcher's' - 'Slimfast' - 'Poverty' - all of the really good ones and still I can be too heavy.
Everywhere they remind you of your health. Have you walked around a mall lately? In most malls today you can check your weight, your blood pressure, even your heart rate. I was in a mall recently and I didn't buy a thing but I got a complete physical. And I think I'm pregnant I'm not sure if I read this one machine correctly.
I tried this Atkins diet once where you could eat all the meat and drink all the alcohol you wanted. I loved it. I lost over 20lbs in one year....and my driver's license for two!
Have a nice day! :)
Uncle Hippie chill
http://www.standupschool.com/
www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
www.myspace.com/chilichallis
Monday, October 5, 2009
Later!
Gosh I hate doing things late. I hate writing my blog late or being late for a show or any kind of appointment. Have you ever known these people that are always late...they have absolutely zero problem with getting things done past the due date or arriving somewhere late as a robbed stage coach. I'm just not wired like that and I have no reason- it's just me. It's the way I work...maybe I'm wrong but I'll betcha more times than not I'll be on time to be wrong.
Funny how often you look at your watch when you're late. Man o man time soars when you're late. Whoever wrote 'time flies' when you're having fun' should have also said and 'when you're late too'!!!. You start to feel lessor or something. You imagine all kinds of things going wrong because you're late. There's never a proper excuse for being late either...nobody ever listens to your excuse...all they see is that FINALLY you're there and now you're mumbling something about traffic or a UFO or whatever- they just don't care.
Some things it's easier to be late for...lunch or dinner is one thing...a show or theater date ouch- dead man!
So I'm late with the blog and it's bad and I'm sorry. It was traffic and a UFO or something. At least cell phones have made it easier to report in that you are going to be late...and of course harder to hide when you are running late. I loathe the "..you're late!"... phone call.
Well that's about it. I'm late with the blog and so the blog was about being late. I'm not above doing what's easy.
If you're late always arrive smiling!
Have a nice day. :)
your chill Uncle Hippie
www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
www.myspace.com/chilichallis
www.standupschool.com
Funny how often you look at your watch when you're late. Man o man time soars when you're late. Whoever wrote 'time flies' when you're having fun' should have also said and 'when you're late too'!!!. You start to feel lessor or something. You imagine all kinds of things going wrong because you're late. There's never a proper excuse for being late either...nobody ever listens to your excuse...all they see is that FINALLY you're there and now you're mumbling something about traffic or a UFO or whatever- they just don't care.
Some things it's easier to be late for...lunch or dinner is one thing...a show or theater date ouch- dead man!
So I'm late with the blog and it's bad and I'm sorry. It was traffic and a UFO or something. At least cell phones have made it easier to report in that you are going to be late...and of course harder to hide when you are running late. I loathe the "..you're late!"... phone call.
Well that's about it. I'm late with the blog and so the blog was about being late. I'm not above doing what's easy.
If you're late always arrive smiling!
Have a nice day. :)
your chill Uncle Hippie
www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
www.myspace.com/chilichallis
www.standupschool.com
Friday, October 2, 2009
Friday on the road.
It's Friday! tgif I guess. For me it means more work. I'm in Cleveland Oh area working a comedy club which means I will do two shows tonight 8 & 10pm. That's after early morning radio this past Thursday and today. Tomorrow I will do two more shows and even a morning comedy writing workshop at the club to help new guys and gals in the stand up biz.
I really like teaching/coaching and I'm really not exactly getting rich with it - many times it even ends up costing me money but I still love to do it and therefore that is the reason. The old saying "If you really want to know a subject teach it!" I profess to be true. I've learned a lot teaching comedy. I have learned that some new comics would rather not take a class and so continue to keep on making the same mistakes. I relate to that - I came up the hard way in stand up...it took me years to learn somethings that I can now deliver to a new student in a couple of hours of class time. I have gained a partial skill thanks to an inner eye for seeing talent and knowing where an act is going right or wrong. I can tell in an instant if a comedian is real or phony and usually help direct him/her to a new place where they can progress.
I completely understand that some new acts aren't on a fast track and actually like the process of the open mic nights and would really rather subconciously or not want to stay there. It becomes not a way of advancing but more of a way of socializing. I suppose you seek your own comfort level.
Teaching comedy and act refinements is a unique challenge and I've been doing them since the 80's. I think after all this time of experimentation and study I've finally learned how to do it well. lol
Happy Friday my brothers and sistas!! Uncle Hippie is at work helping people laugh a little. It could be worse. Peace.
Have a nice day. :)
chill aka uncle hippie
www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
www.myspace.com/chilichallis
www.standupschool.com
I really like teaching/coaching and I'm really not exactly getting rich with it - many times it even ends up costing me money but I still love to do it and therefore that is the reason. The old saying "If you really want to know a subject teach it!" I profess to be true. I've learned a lot teaching comedy. I have learned that some new comics would rather not take a class and so continue to keep on making the same mistakes. I relate to that - I came up the hard way in stand up...it took me years to learn somethings that I can now deliver to a new student in a couple of hours of class time. I have gained a partial skill thanks to an inner eye for seeing talent and knowing where an act is going right or wrong. I can tell in an instant if a comedian is real or phony and usually help direct him/her to a new place where they can progress.
I completely understand that some new acts aren't on a fast track and actually like the process of the open mic nights and would really rather subconciously or not want to stay there. It becomes not a way of advancing but more of a way of socializing. I suppose you seek your own comfort level.
Teaching comedy and act refinements is a unique challenge and I've been doing them since the 80's. I think after all this time of experimentation and study I've finally learned how to do it well. lol
Happy Friday my brothers and sistas!! Uncle Hippie is at work helping people laugh a little. It could be worse. Peace.
Have a nice day. :)
chill aka uncle hippie
www.twitter.com/chilichallis1
www.myspace.com/chilichallis
www.standupschool.com
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