Author Archives: Loni
My Zac Efron Meeting… I went on an audition for a new movie with director Lee Daniels. I knew that I was too young for the part but I really wanted to meet Lee Daniels and the audition was … Continue reading
Comedy Classes
When I was just starting standup, I took a comedy class. Most comics think that you can’t learn stand up but there are basic rules to comedy writing that can be taught. For example, there are joke writing techniques that can be … Continue reading
This is for all the bitter comics…
I see and meet a lot of comics due to working on the road. They rock the comedy club in their home town. They want a chance to make it big, make some money. For some it will happen, but for most … Continue reading
Everybody is not going to like you…
Understand that comedy is subjective. Being funny is a great gift but even the funniest, hottest, popular comic will have folks that don’t get their comedy style. There maybe one joke out of many that one person will find offensive or … Continue reading
Why aren’t there more females in stand up comedy?
I had a meeting with a movie executive one day. She looked at me and said..” I know about nine female comics, Kathy Griffin, MoNique, Whoppi, Sherri Shepherd, Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes, Lisa Lampelli, Chelsea Handler and Joan Rivers.. and then she … Continue reading
Remember, if ain’t in the contract, it ain’t happenin’
A word to all you up and coming comics…. Contracts are very important in the comedy business especially when you are dealing with comedy clubs. No comedy club is the same. You have some owners that are involved in the … Continue reading
Control your career…
I know it’s been a while since I have blogged but I have been a super busy…sorry!!! No matter what you are trying to do with your career, you and only you should control it. I say this because alot … Continue reading
My First Comedy DVD Special…
It is something every comic dreams of..taping a DVD hour comedy special. Why? Well for some, it gives more exposure for the comic. For some, it is a way to make extra money on the road. After a live show, people like … Continue reading
How to become a Stand Up comic
I get several emails asking how to become a stand up comic so here are a few suggestions: In order to be a stand up comic you need to have material or jokes. I suggest that you start by writing five minutes … Continue reading
Why I want to be on TV…
I grew up in the projects in 80′s. It was the height of the crack movement and most of my friends were selling crack. I would not. They were 14, 15 and 16 years old driving Mercedes Benz and wearing the fly … Continue reading
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