“The making of art is not a competitive act. Our work is representative of the self.” ― Rick Rubin I’ve had a lot of career-oriented dreams lately. I don’t usually remember my dreams, but this more recent slate – all involving me performing, doing well, and people you might call “gatekeepers” saying I’m giving them exactly what they’re looking for – feels more hashtag hustle grindset than I’ve ever experienced.
I dunno anyone that has been critical of him for doing crowd work. I’ve only heard bitter/jealous people because he succeeded so easily due to his good looks and early heat (I did a show with him when he was 17, he already had representation and was hired by MTV not much long after that).
Personally none of that bothers me, I was never in the same category of hiring as him (although I did tie for 3rd with him in a comedy competiton at the Laugh Factory, it’s my best credit).
Either way, anyone who takes time to knock another comic is missing the whole point; focus on your own skills and talents imo.
Can’t agree more on sligning jokes and sharing joy. I’ve only ever had a good time on your shows. Hope success for both of us, and if not, many good times!
Thanks Kruger! I’ve seen some folks who’ve been critical of him for doing crowd work, but the other critiques are of course also there. It’s like people forgot that he’s been doing this for over a decade…
Great article Jay!
I dunno anyone that has been critical of him for doing crowd work. I’ve only heard bitter/jealous people because he succeeded so easily due to his good looks and early heat (I did a show with him when he was 17, he already had representation and was hired by MTV not much long after that).
Personally none of that bothers me, I was never in the same category of hiring as him (although I did tie for 3rd with him in a comedy competiton at the Laugh Factory, it’s my best credit).
Either way, anyone who takes time to knock another comic is missing the whole point; focus on your own skills and talents imo.
Can’t agree more on sligning jokes and sharing joy. I’ve only ever had a good time on your shows. Hope success for both of us, and if not, many good times!
Thanks Kruger! I’ve seen some folks who’ve been critical of him for doing crowd work, but the other critiques are of course also there. It’s like people forgot that he’s been doing this for over a decade…
All the best to you!
HahHa man, those people must not get comedy 😂 if the crowd is laughing and felt like they got their $ worth what difference does it make?